Earth's Layers

Front

What are the 3 main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

crust

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter C?

Back

Outer Core

Front

The outside layer of earth that we live on - it is broken into large pieces called "tectonic plates" that move around on top of the gooey layer underneath

Back

crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter D?

Back

Inner Core

Front

The layer of earth right underneath the crust - this is the largest layer of earth and it's made of gooey, slightly melted rock

Back

mantle

Front

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

Back

increases

Front

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth.

Back

increases

Front

The shaking and trembling that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface is known as what?

Back

earthquake