Layers of the Earth...

Front

What are the main layers of the Earth?

Back

The main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is primarily made up of rocks and minerals, including silicates and carbonates.

Front

What is the state of matter of the mantle?

Back

The mantle is mostly solid but behaves like a viscous fluid over long periods.

Front

What is the outer core made of?

Back

The outer core is made of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What describes the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth.

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the greatest density?

Back

The inner core has the greatest density.

Front

How does density relate to mass and volume?

Back

Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

Front

If an object has a mass of 50 g and a volume of 10 m³, what is its density?

Back

The density is 5 g/m³.

Front

What is the temperature range of the inner core?

Back

The temperature of the inner core can reach up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.

Front

What is the primary material of the inner core?

Back

The inner core is primarily composed of solid iron.