Layers of the Earth

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

Back

The inner core is the hottest layer of the Earth.

Front

What layer of the Earth do we live on?

Back

We live on the crust.

Front

Tectonic plates are made up of continental crust and ________ crust.

Back

Oceanic crust.

Front

True or False: Less dense materials rise to the top.

Back

True.

Front

Which layer of the model should be the thinnest layer when constructing a model of Earth?

Back

The layer representing the crust.

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

The crust is made up of solid rock and minerals.

Front

What is the mantle primarily made of?

Back

The mantle is primarily made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

Front

What is the outer core composed of?

Back

The outer core is composed of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the inner core made of?

Back

The inner core is made of solid iron and nickel.