Layers of the Earth

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer is located directly beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the mantle made of?

Back

Flowing solid rock, similar to clay or pudding.

Front

What is the main characteristic of the outer core?

Back

It is mostly made of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the inner core primarily composed of?

Back

Solid iron and nickel.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the coolest?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the state of matter of the mantle?

Back

It is solid but behaves like a viscous fluid.