Layers of Earth - Class version

Front

Which layer is represented by the yellow layer?

Back

mantle

Front

This layer contains the upper mantle and the crust.

Back

Lithosphere

Front

You live, breathe, and eat on this layer.

Back

Crust

Front

The core is mostly made up mostly of which elements? Options: Oxygen and Silicon, Silicon and Magnesium, Nickel and Iron, Iron and Magnesium

Back

Nickel and Iron

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the only liquid layer? Options: Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle, Lithosphere

Back

Outer Core

Front

What are the two types of crust? Options: Continental and Landforms, Oceanic and Mountains, Mountains and Landforms, Oceanic and Continental

Back

Oceanic and Continental

Front

Which layer(s) of the Earth make up the asthenosphere? Options: Only part of the mantle, Crust, mantle, core, Crust and upper mantle, Only the crust

Back

Only part of the mantle

Front

How are scientists able to estimate the thickness of each layer of the Earth?
By studying __________

Back

seismic waves

Front

What mostly solid layer makes up the lower part of the mantle? Options: Lithosphere, Mesosphere, Asthenosphere, Inner Core

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Why is the inner core made of solid metal?

Back

Because of the pressure of the other layers beating down on it