Layers of the earth

Front

What is the name given to the landmass of all 7 continents when they were attached, 270 million years ago?

Back

Pangea

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the outermost layer?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the middle layer of the Earth made up of magma and hardened rock?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is a large piece of the Earth’s crust called, with 7 major plates on Earth?

Back

Tectonic Plate

Front

Which layer of the Earth is liquid and located between the mantle and the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates move and cause earthquakes?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the term for the solid outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is mostly made of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is semi-solid and allows for convection currents?

Back

Mantle