Layers of the Earth

Front

What layer is a shell of liquid iron nickel that creates the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What layer is the thickest layer of the Earth making up two-thirds (2/3) of its mass from hot molten rock (magma) that flows like road tar?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer is the deepest layer beneath the Earth's surface at 1,500 miles and is considered to be a solid iron ball because of the pressure it is placed under?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What layer is the thinnest outer layer of the Earth and is made of minerals that make up the rock we stand on?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer helps to support the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer is broken into plates like a puzzle because of the movement of the hot mantle?

Back

Crust

Front

The ________________________________ layer is forced down because it is denser and consists of the top layer of the mantle along with the crust.

Back

lithosphere

Front

The______________________layer is pushed up because it is less dense and consists of a plastic liquid made up of iron nickel located in the bottom layer of the mantle.

Back

asthenosphere

Front

What is the center of the Earth called?

Back

Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

Back

Inner Core