Earth's Layers

Front

What is the solid layer of hard rock that includes the crust and the uppermost mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Is oceanic crust denser or less dense than continental crust?

Back

Denser

Front

What is the main rock type that makes up continental crust?

Back

Granite

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the densest?

Back

Inner core

Front

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?

Back

It gets hotter.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core

Front

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

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere called?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the primary component of oceanic crust?

Back

Basalt

Front

What is the Earth's outermost layer called?

Back

Crust