Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the mantle primarily made of?

Back

Rocks

Front

Which layer has convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer of the Earth is directly above the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What are the two main components of the Earth's core?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the primary function of convection currents in the mantle?

Back

To transfer heat and drive plate tectonics.

Front

How thick is the Earth's crust on average?

Back

About 5 to 70 kilometers.