6.E.2.1 Layers of the Earth (snet)

Front

What is the basic composition of Earth’s core?

Back

The solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core.

Front

Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?

Back

outer core

Front

Which part of Earth is thought to be composed primarily of iron and nickel?

Back

4 (the inner core)

Front

What characteristic CANNOT be accurately represented by models of oceanic and continental plates?

Back

the relative densities of plates

Front

Which layer of Earth has the lowest density?

Back

crust

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid metal.

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid.