Layers of the Earth Flashcard

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What layer of the Earth lies beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the state of matter of the mantle?

Back

Solid, but it can flow slowly.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that we live on?

Back

Crust.

Front

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

Back

Outer Core.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and very hot?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.