Earth's Layers Mini Flashcard

Earth's Layers Mini Flashcard

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the inner core of the Earth?

Back

The inner core is the innermost layer of the Earth, composed primarily of iron and nickel, and is solid due to the immense pressure.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the mantle located beneath the lithosphere, allowing for the movement of tectonic plates.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the crust?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock, and is where we live.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer composed mainly of iron and nickel, located beneath the mantle and surrounding the inner core.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The temperature generally increases with depth due to the heat from the Earth's core and radioactive decay.

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