Layers of the earth

Front

What is the middle layer of the Earth made up of magma and hardened rock?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer surrounds the inner core and is made of liquid metal (nickel and iron)?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What layer of the Earth is shown in brown?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is shown in orange?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is heated, flowing rock found beneath the Earth’s surface?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What layer of the Earth is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core