earths interior

Front

Which layer of Earth is molten (liquid metal)?

Back

outer core

Front

Which layer of Earth is solid and why?

Back

The inner core is solid because of the extreme pressure from the other layers.

Front

Which layers make up the mantle?

Back

mesosphere, asthenosphere, part of lithosphere

Front

Which layer of the Earth is plastic and has the consistency of silly putty, allowing movement?

Back

asthenosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth has a temperature of up to 13000⁰ F and is hotter than the sun's surface?

Back

inner core

Front

Which of Earth's layers is made of SOLID iron and nickel?

Back

inner core

Front

How are the materials of the Earth's core different from those of the crust (in general)?

Back

They are more dense

Front

Which area of the Earth is least dense?

Back

crust

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

crust

Front

Materials to test for matching Earth's core density: Clay 1.8 g/ml, aluminum 2.4 g/ml, nickle 4.6 g/ml, cotton 0.2 g/ml.

Back

nickle 4.6 g/ml