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Layers of the earth

Layers of the earth

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Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS1-4, MS-PS3-4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the layers of the Earth from innermost to outermost?

Back

inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, crust

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's crust made of?

Back

Solid, rocky material.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What layer of the Earth is composed of moving continental and oceanic plates?

Back

The lithosphere, which includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core primarily made of?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main characteristic of the inner core?

Back

It is solid and extremely hot, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the upper mantle and the lower mantle?

Back

The upper mantle is cooler and more rigid, while the lower mantle is hotter and more fluid.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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

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