Layers of the Earth

Front

What is a destructive force?

Back

A force that slowly wears away features of Earth's surface.

Front

What is a constructive force?

Back

A force that builds up features on Earth's surface.

Front

What is the most dense layer of the Earth?

Back

Core.

Front

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter A?

Back

Crust.

Front

What are the 3 main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core.

Front

How do geologists know that the Earth has layers?

Back

By using data collected from seismic waves.

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 layer of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core.