Earth's Layers

Front

Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core? Options: crust, inner core, mantle, lithosphere

Back

mantle

Front

Which of these two layers is a solid? (Options: innercore, Outercore)

Back

innercore

Front

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called?

Back

Crust

Front

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

Back

increases

Front

The outermost solid layer of the Earth is called the

Back

crust

Front

The driving force of the tectonic plates are convection currents, where can these be found? Options: inner core, crust, mantle, outer core

Back

mantle

Front

This type of crust overlies the ocean basins

Back

oceanic

Front

Oceanic crust is _____ than continental crust.

Back

denser/heavier

Front

The ____ is the largest layer of the Earth

Back

mantle

Front

____ takes place in the mantle.

Back

convection