Earth's Layers

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is solid and made mostly of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

Which layer is the thickest and makes up most of the Earth's volume?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid

Front

Which layer do we live on?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the main composition of the mantle?

Back

Silicate rocks and minerals.

Front

How does temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Temperature increases with depth.