Earth's Interior Layers

Front

What is the innermost layer of Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of Earth has a temperature of up to 5,200 degrees Celsius (9,392 degrees Fahrenheit)?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What layer has a solid inner part and a liquid outer part?

Back

Core

Front

Which interior layer of the Earth is made up of solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the name of the layer that lies above the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is semi-solid and allows for tectonic plate movement?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is primarily composed of silicate rocks?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is involved in convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core