Earth's Interior

Front

Which layer of earth is molten (liquid metal)?

Back

outer core

Front

Which layer of Earth is solid and why?

Back

The inner core is solid because of the extreme pressure from the other layers.

Front

Which layers make up the mantle? Options: crust, inner core, outer core, mesosphere, asthenosphere, part of lithosphere, bottom part of the mantle, crust only

Back

mesosphere, asthenosphere, part of lithosphere

Front

Which layer is plastic and has the consistency of silly putty allowing movement?

Back

asthenosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth has a temperature of up to 13000⁰ F and is hotter than the sun's surface?

Back

inner core

Front

Which of Earth's layers is made of SOLID iron and nickel? Options: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Back

inner core

Front

How are the materials of the Earth's core different from those of the crust (in general)?

Back

They are more dense.

Front

Which area of the Earth is least dense?

Back

crust

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

crust

Front

Which materials density would match up with the Earths core: Clay 1.8 g/ml, aluminum 2.4 g/ml, nickel 4.6 g/ml, cotton 0.2 g/ml?

Back

nickel 4.6 g/ml