Layers of the earth

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and is where we live?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made of liquid metal?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is magma?

Back

Heated, flowing rock found beneath the Earth’s surface.

Front

What creates Earth's magnetic field?

Back

The Outer Core.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Front

How thick is the Earth's crust?

Back

3-25 miles.

Front

What is the layer that surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and made of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core.