Layers of Earth 24-25

Front

What are the physical layers of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, Outer Core, Inner Core (LAMOI)

Front

What happens to temperature and pressure as you go deeper into the Earth's crust?

Back

Temperature and pressure increase.

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the greatest density?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What elements are found in the outer core?

Back

Iron and Nickel.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the state of matter in the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter in the inner core?

Back

Solid.

Front

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

Back

Silicate rocks.