Earth's Geospheric Layers

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

crust, mantle, and core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and is the thinnest layer?

Back

crust

Front

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is made up of molten rock and metal?

Back

outer core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest and is made up of semi-solid rock?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the magnetic field?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the temperature like in the inner core of the Earth?

Back

Extremely high

Front

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is made up of mostly molten iron and nickel?

Back

outer core

Front

What is the name of the process through which the Earth's layers are constantly moving and changing?

Back

plate tectonics