Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the outer core responsible for?

Back

Creating Earth's magnetic field.

Front

What type of rock are the continents mostly made of?

Back

Granite.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made of the most solid rock?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the correct order of the Earth's layers from the outside going in?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Front

What is continental crust?

Back

A type of crust that is thick, less dense, and made mostly of granite.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The innermost layer of the Earth, made of solid iron and nickel.

Front

What is oceanic crust?

Back

A type of crust that is thinner, denser, and primarily made of basalt.

Front

What is the difference between continental and oceanic crust?

Back

Continental crust is thicker and less dense, while oceanic crust is thinner and denser.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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