Layers of the Earth Flashcard

Front

What is the most common rock in the continental crust?

Back

Granite

Front

Which layer of the Earth experiences the LEAST amount of pressure?

Back

Crust

Front

How would you describe the outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel

Front

How would you describe the crust?

Back

Made up of solid rock

Front

How would you describe the mantle?

Back

Made up of magma (which is solid but flowing)

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

Solid rock, primarily granite and basalt.

Front

What is the state of matter in the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter in the inner core?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the mantle?

Back

Magma (which is solid but flowing).