Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

How do we know about the Earth's interior if we can't travel to the center?

Back

Seismic waves, made by earthquakes and man-made explosions.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

How many layers does the Earth have?

Back

4

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What are the four layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

What is the layer of solid rock that forms the Earth's surface?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is semi-solid and flows slowly?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core