Layers of the Earth Quick Check

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the outermost layer?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outer core primarily made of?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel

Front

What is the inner core primarily made of?

Back

Solid iron and nickel

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth's plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is Pangea?

Back

The name given to the landmass of all 7 continents when they were attached, 270 million years ago.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is magma?

Back

Heated and melted rock found in the mantle.

Front

What is the difference between the outer core and inner core?

Back

The outer core is liquid, while the inner core is solid.

Front

What is the primary function of the Earth's crust?

Back

It supports life and contains landforms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.