Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the densest layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the only liquid layer?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the Asthenosphere?

Back

An elastic substance on which the tectonic plates float.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the coolest layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

What is the Crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is the Mantle?

Back

The layer between the crust and the outer core, made of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the Outer Core?

Back

The layer of the Earth that is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the Inner Core?

Back

The solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.