Layers of the earth

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth made of rock?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is shown in orange and is known for being liquid?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the term for heated, flowing rock found beneath the Earth’s surface?

Back

Magma

Front

What surrounds the inner core and is made of liquid metal?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is a large piece of the Earth’s crust called, with 7 major plates on Earth?

Back

Tectonic Plate

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the primary component of the Earth's crust?

Back

Rock (granite and basalt)

Front

What layer of the Earth is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3