Earth's Layers and Their Properties

Front

What happens to temperature as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Temperature increases.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is located between the lower mantle and the inner core?

Back

Outer core.

Front

What two layers of Earth make up the Lithosphere?

Back

Mantle and Crust.

Front

How do convection currents affect the Earth?

Back

They drive plate tectonics.

Front

Which layer of Earth is responsible for generating its magnetic field?

Back

Outer core.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

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

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

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

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The liquid layer of the Earth located between the mantle and the inner core.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.