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 up of solid rock?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The upper portion of the mantle that is semi-fluid and allows tectonic plates to move.

Front

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

Back

Temperature increases as you go deeper.

Front

What materials primarily make up the Earth's core?

Back

Iron and nickel.

Front

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Pressure increases.