Layers of the Earth

Front

What layer of the Earth do oceans and other bodies of water exist in?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is in a liquid state?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What does the evidence of Earth's layers suggest about its history?

Back

Earth has gradually cooled into a solid.

Front

How would you describe the asthenosphere?

Back

Solid, but flowing.

Front

What best describes Earth's asthenosphere?

Back

Dense rock that moves the crust.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust known as?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the primary composition of the outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.