Layers of the Earth Flashcard I

Front

What is the soft part of the mantle below the lithosphere called?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

Which layer of the Earth is shown in yellow?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer is made of 'flowing' solid rock (think clay or pudding)?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer(s) of the Earth make up the asthenosphere?

Back

Part of the mantle

Front

What layer of the Earth is labeled A?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that lies beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the layer of molten rock surrounding the inner core?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's crust?

Back

Rocks and minerals