Layers of the Earth

Front

What happens to less dense materials in the Earth's layers?

Back

Less dense materials rise to the top.

Front

What do tectonic plates make up?

Back

Lithosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Which part of the Earth is the asthenosphere?

Back

Part of the mantle.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is shown in red?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What state of matter describes the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

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 state of the inner core?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the primary composition of the outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.