Earth's Layers

Front

What is the lithosphere composed of?

Back

The lithosphere consists of the upper mantle and the crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thickest?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer of Earth.

Front

What happens to density when moving from Earth's crust downward to the outer core?

Back

Density changes from least to most dense.

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the highest density?

Back

The inner core has the highest density.

Front

Where are oceans and other bodies of water found on Earth?

Back

Oceans and other bodies of water are found on the crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

The three main layers are the crust, mantle, and core.

Front

What is the outer core primarily made of?

Back

The outer core is primarily made of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the state of matter in the inner core?

Back

The inner core is solid due to immense pressure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Temperature generally increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

Front

What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is rigid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid and allows for tectonic movement.