Earth's Interior Layers

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made up of solid rock and is where we live?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is made of semi-solid rock?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner core

Front

What materials primarily make up the Earth's inner core?

Back

Solid iron and nickel

Front

What is the temperature of the inner core?

Back

Up to 5,200 degrees Celsius (9,392 degrees Fahrenheit)

Front

What is the difference in density between the Earth's core and crust?

Back

The core is more dense than the crust.

Front

What is the term for the layer of the Earth that is solid and includes the crust and the upper part of the mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that can flow slowly and is located beneath the lithosphere?

Back

Asthenosphere