Earth's Interior review

Front

What materials sank to the inner core when the Earth was forming?

Back

The densest materials sank to the inner core.

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

The inner core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is completely liquid?

Back

The outer core.

Front

What is the basis for the layering of the Earth's interior?

Back

The layering is based on physical properties.

Front

What layer has a solid inner part and a liquid outer part?

Back

The core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

The crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

The mantle.

Front

What is the state of the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is semi-fluid and allows for tectonic plate movement.

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?

Back

The inner core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the temperature range of the Earth's inner core?

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The temperature can reach up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.