Layers of Earth Review

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made of solid iron & nickel?

Back

Inner core

Front

What do tectonic plates float on?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

Which layer of the Earth is completely liquid?

Back

Outer core

Front

Which layer has the hottest temperatures?

Back

Inner core

Front

What best describes the lithosphere?

Back

Rigid

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the main component of the inner core?

Back

Iron and nickel

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is semi-fluid and allows tectonic plates to move?

Back

Asthenosphere