Earth Layers*

Front

What is the Earth's innermost layer called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

List the layers of the Earth from innermost to outermost.

Back

Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

Back

Crust

Front

What are the two main elements that make up the Earth's core?

Back

Nickel and Iron

Front

What happens to pressure as we move deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure Increases

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that lies just beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the state of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the state of the inner core?

Back

Solid

Front

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for tectonic activity?

Back

Crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3