Earth Layers

Front

What is the Earth's outermost layer called?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth contains convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer located directly above the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the inner core primarily made of?

Back

Solid iron and nickel

Front

Is the outer core solid or liquid?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the primary composition of the mantle?

Back

Silicate rocks and minerals

Front

What is the temperature range of the inner core?

Back

Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 degrees Celsius

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the significance of convection currents in the mantle?

Back

They drive plate tectonics and influence geological activity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.