Layers of Earth

Front

What is the oceanic crust made of?

Back

The oceanic crust is primarily made of basalt, not water.

Front

Is the oceanic crust made of water?

Back

False

Front

Which layer of the Earth is considered the coolest?

Back

The crust is the coolest layer of the Earth.

Front

What are the two types of crust?

Back

The two types of crust are oceanic and continental.

Front

What is the correct order of Earth's layers starting from the surface?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Front

How would you describe the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer made of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, made primarily of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust, which is thicker and less dense.

Front

What is the composition of the crust?

Back

The crust is composed of a variety of rocks, including granite in continental crust and basalt in oceanic crust.

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