Earth's Interior

Front

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

Back

Core

Front

Which layer of Earth has the greatest density?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What causes the movement of tectonic plates by heating and cooling?

Back

Convection Currents

Front

What is the least dense layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is shown in red?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer lies between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the primary composition of the outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel

Front

What is the process called when hot material rises and cool material sinks?

Back

Convection