Layers of the Earth

Front

What are the layers of the Earth in order from the surface?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

Back

The Mantle

Front

What layer is shown in yellow in diagrams of the Earth?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

Part of the Mantle that behaves like a viscous fluid.

Front

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

Back

Pressure Increases.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the liquid layer of the Earth called?

Back

Outer Core.

Front

What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

How does temperature change as we go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Temperature Increases.