Earth's Layers

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What are the two types of crust?

Back

Oceanic and Continental

Front

What layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and is where we live?

Back

Crust

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

Front

What layer is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer core

Front

Which layer has the highest temperature and pressure?

Back

Inner core

Front

How does temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Temperature increases.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

How does pressure change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

True or False: The mantle is liquid.

Back

False, the mantle is solid but can flow slowly.