Layers of the Earth

Front

What two layers does the lithosphere combine?

Back

The lithosphere combines the Crust and Upper Mantle.

Front

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

Back

The temperature increases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the correct order of Earth's layers starting from the surface?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

Which layer of Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

Back

The lithosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

The mantle.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

The crust.

Front

What layer lies directly beneath the crust?

Back

The mantle.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

The outer core is liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

The inner core is solid.

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is primarily made up of rocks and minerals.