Layers of the Earth

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is solid and made up of rocks and soil?

Back

Crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the outer core primarily composed of?

Back

Liquid metal.

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What is the state of matter of the mantle?

Back

Solid, but it can flow slowly.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Which layer do we live on?

Back

Crust.

Front

What happens to less dense materials in the Earth?

Back

They rise to the top.

Front

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's crust?

Back

5 to 70 kilometers.

Front

What is the temperature of the inner core?

Back

Approximately 5,000 to 7,000 degrees Celsius.