Earth's Layers Flashcard

Front

Which layer of the Earth is liquid Iron and Nickel?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the temperature range of the mantle?

Back

2,800 to 3,200 °C

Front

The outside layer of the earth is called ______________________.

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of Earth is described as moving like a liquid?

Back

The Mantle

Front

Which fact is true about the inner core layer of Earth?

Back

The inner core is hotter than the surface of the sun.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer between the crust and the outer core, made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The layer of the Earth that is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and extremely hot.

Front

How does the temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

The temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth.