Layers of the Earth

Front

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Temperature increases as we move deeper into the Earth.

Front

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Pressure increases as we move deeper into the Earth.

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the lowest temperature?

Back

The crust has the lowest temperature.

Front

The lithosphere combines what two layers?

Back

The lithosphere combines the crust and the upper mantle.

Front

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

Back

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the crust.

Front

What is the outer core primarily made of?

Back

The outer core is primarily made of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, made of solid rock that flows slowly.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

Front

What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is rigid and includes the crust and upper mantle, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid and allows for movement.