Layers of Earth

Front

What is the outermost physical layer of Earth?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers of Earth?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the plastic layer of the mantle on which pieces of the lithosphere move?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth is made of solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner core

Front

What are Earth's chemical compositional layers?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core

Front

What is the layer of Earth that is solid and rocky?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is semi-solid and allows for tectonic movement?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the layer of Earth that is mostly liquid and composed of iron and nickel?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the innermost layer of Earth?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the term for the rigid outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere