The Layers of Earth's Interior Review

Front

What is the layer of the Earth known as the plastic mantle?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the density range of the Outer Core?

Back

9.9-12.2 g/cm³

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

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

Back

Outer Core

Front

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

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the rigid outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that behaves like a solid but can flow slowly?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the primary composition of the Inner Core?

Back

Solid iron and nickel

Front

What is the primary composition of the Outer Core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel