Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the state of the inner core of the Earth?

Back

Solid

Front

What are the chemical layers of the Earth?

Back

Core, mantle, crust

Front

What is the primary composition of the Continental Crust?

Back

Granite

Front

What does the lithosphere include?

Back

The lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, which is solid and rigid.

Front

What are the two types of Earth's crust?

Back

Oceanic and Continental.

Front

What is the outer core primarily made of?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the mantle composed of?

Back

Silicate rocks that are semi-solid and can flow.

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is thinner and denser, while continental crust is thicker and less dense.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

A semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere that allows for tectonic plate movement.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

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

Back

Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 degrees Celsius.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3