Layers of the Earth Review

Front

What is the layer of Earth where convection currents occur?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer is located between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thickest?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth is liquid?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and includes the crust and upper mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is primarily made of iron and nickel?

Back

Core

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is semi-solid and allows for tectonic plate movement?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates caused by convection currents?

Back

Plate tectonics