Layers of Earth

Front

What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers of the Earth?

Back

The temperature increases as you move down through the layers of the Earth.

Front

True or False: The mantle 'flows' because of large differences in temperature from the bottom to the top, which create convection currents.

Back

True

Front

True or False: The Earth's core is made primarily of titanium.

Back

False, the Earth's core is primarily made of iron and nickel.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the only liquid layer?

Back

Outer Core.

Front

In which layer of the Earth do we live, breathe, and eat?

Back

Crust.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What causes convection currents in the mantle?

Back

Large differences in temperature from the bottom to the top.