Unit 4: Layers of the earth

Front

What is the layer of Earth that makes up most of Earth's mass and volume?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth is the coolest?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of Earth is best described as liquid metal?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle

Front

List the layers of the Earth from innermost to outermost.

Back

Inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, crust

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

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the primary composition of the crust?

Back

Solid rock