Layers of the Earth

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What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is a part of the mantle that is semi-fluid and allows tectonic plates to move.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

The outer core is in a liquid state.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the inner core?

Back

The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth.

Front

Which layer of Earth has the greatest density?

Back

The inner core has the greatest density.

Front

What do tectonic plates make up?

Back

Tectonic plates make up the lithosphere.

Front

What are the main layers of the Earth?

Back

The main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the thick layer of rock between the Earth's crust and outer core.

Front

What is the difference between the outer core and inner core?

Back

The outer core is liquid, while the inner core is solid.

Front

What is the crust?

Back

The crust is the thin, outermost layer of the Earth where we live.