Earth's Layers Flashcard

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the only liquid layer of the Earth's interior?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the lower part of the mantle that is just above the outer core?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made of nickel and iron?

Back

Outer core

Front

Where is the asthenosphere located?

Back

Beneath the lithosphere

Front

What makes up about 68 percent of Earth's mass and about 84% of its volume?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the solid layer made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is divided into giant pieces known as tectonic plates?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Where is the mesosphere located?

Back

Beneath the asthenosphere

Front

What is the thinnest layer and the outermost solid surface of the Earth?

Back

Crust