Flashcards: Rocks, Earth's Layers & Heat Transfer

Front

Which layer is the hottest?

Back

Core

Front

If you traveled from the center of Earth to the surface, the pressure would...

Back

decrease

Front

Which layer is made up of iron and nickel? Options: Crust, Mantle, Inner Core, Lithosphere

Back

Inner Core

Front

What are the two types of crust?

Back

oceanic crust, continental crust

Front

Compare the temperature and pressure of the Earth’s mantle to the core as we move downward into the Earth.

Back

Both the temperature and pressure increase.

Front

Identify each layer - #15. Options: Lithosphere, Mantle, Crust, Asthenosphere

Back

Crust

Front

What is the outer core composed of?

Back

Molten (liquid) Metals

Front

Identify each layer - #19. Options: mantle, lithosphere, inner core, outer core

Back

outer core

Front

Identify each layer - #20. Options: mantle, asthenosphere, inner core, outer core

Back

inner core

Front

What part of the crust is the arrow pointing to?

Back

Oceanic Crust