Earths layers REVIEW

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What two layers make up the lithosphere?

Back

Crust and Upper Mantle

Front

What is the main reason the Inner Core is solid?

Back

High Pressure

Front

True or False: All of Earth's layers are made of the same materials.

Back

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the composition of the Outer Core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the temperature of the Inner Core?

Back

Approximately 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit)

Front

What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is rigid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the Earth's crust?

Back

Silicate rocks