DE 2D Earth's Layers

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and primarily composed of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and responsible for generating the geomagnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is semi-solid and allows for convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

What happens to the density of materials as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Density generally increases with depth.

Front

What is convection current in the context of Earth's layers?

Back

A process where warmer, less dense material rises and cooler, denser material sinks.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the temperature of the inner core?

Back

It can reach temperatures up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

It is primarily composed of silicate rocks.

Front

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the inner core?

Back

Temperature generally increases with depth.