Layers of the Earth

Front

What layer of the Earth do tectonic plates make up?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Which layer(s) of the Earth make up the asthenosphere?

Back

Part of the mantle

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Front

Which layer of the Earth is shown in orange?

Back

Outer core

Front

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

Back

Increases

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer lies directly beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the layer between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the primary composition of the outer core?

Back

Iron and nickel