Earth's Layers Unit 6

Front

What is the outermost layer of Earth that contains the air we breathe?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth includes all living organisms?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the solid outer layer of Earth where we live?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the term for the solid part of Earth, including rocks and landforms?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What type of rock forms from cooled and solidified magma or lava?

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the innermost layer of Earth, composed of solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of Earth is located between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure from existing rock?

Back

Metamorphic

Front

What is the liquid layer of Earth's core, surrounding the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the process called that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks?

Back

Rock Cycle