Layers of the Earth Flashcard

Front

What is the rigid rocky layer of the crust and upper mantle called?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the soft part of the Mantle below the Lithosphere called?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth is made up of solid nickel and iron?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What best describes Earth's crust?

Back

Solid, rocky

Front

Which layer of Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that lies between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's inner core?

Back

Solid nickel and iron

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the Asthenosphere?

Back

Soft and semi-fluid, allowing for tectonic movement

Front

What is the temperature range of the outer core?

Back

Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 degrees Celsius