Earth's Layers and Plate TExtonics

Front

What distinguishes physical layers of Earth?

Back

how rigid each layer is

Front

What distinguishes chemical layers of Earth?

Back

the elements and compounds in each layer

Front

Which layer is best described as liquid iron and nickel?

Back

outer core

Front

The inner core is a...

Back

solid

Front

The lithosphere is ______ and the asthenosphere is _______.

Back

brittle, plastic/flexible

Front

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________. Options: mantle, crust, core

Back

crust

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth? Options: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, the inner core

Back

the mantle

Front

Which layer(s) of the Earth make up the asthenosphere? Options: Part of the mantle, Crust, mantle, Core, Crust and upper mantle, Only the crust

Back

Part of the mantle

Front

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

Back

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Front

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Pressure Increases