Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the composition of the mantle?

Back

Rocks

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is very hot and solid due to pressure?

Back

Lower Mantle

Front

What is the hottest part of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the Inner Core primarily made of?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What causes the Inner Core to be solid despite its high temperature?

Back

Enormous amounts of pressure

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that surrounds the Inner Core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the state of matter of the Outer Core?

Back

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