Layers of the Earth

Front

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust to the inner core?

Back

Temperature increases as we move from the crust to the inner core.

Front

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

Back

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the crust.

Front

Which layer is shown in yellow?

Back

The layer shown in yellow is the mantle.

Front

There are how many different types of crust?

Back

There are 2 different types of crust: oceanic and continental.

Front

The part of the crust that is the thickest is the ______.

Back

The thickest part of the crust is the Continental Crust.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

The layer beneath the crust is called the mantle.

Front

What is the core of the Earth primarily made of?

Back

The core of the Earth is primarily made of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.