Layers of the Earth

Front

This layer of Earth is solid Iron and Nickel

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the name of the layer that contains the uppermost mantle and crust? Options: Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, Lithosphere, Transosphere

Back

Lithosphere

Front

This layer of Earth is the thickest part.

Back

mantle

Front

What are the two types of crust? Options: continental and oceanic, ocean and upper, lower and upper, pizza and subway

Back

continental and oceanic

Front

Which crust is thicker: ocean, continental, bread, pizza?

Back

continental

Front

Identify layer #20.

Back

inner core

Front

Scientists determine what Earth’s interior looks like by using: Volcanoes, Seismic Waves, Continental Drift, Convection Currents

Back

Seismic Waves

Front

What observation can we make about Earth’s lithosphere AND asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere floats on top of the asthenosphere.

Front

What is the inner core composed of? Options: Basalt, Granite, Solid Metals, Molten (liquid) Metals

Back

Solid Metals

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest? Options: Crust, Mantle, Inner Core, Outer Core

Back

Crust