Earth's Layers - Exam Review

Front

What is the main characteristic of the continental crust compared to the oceanic crust?

Back

Thicker and older.

Front

Which part of Earth's crust is thinner, younger, and denser?

Back

Oceanic crust.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is shown in yellow?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the main composition of the lithosphere?

Back

Crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the outer core of the Earth?

Back

Earth's liquid layer between the mantle and the inner core.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, mantle, and core.

Front

What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the continental crust?

Back

Granite.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the oceanic crust?

Back

Basalt.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.