Layers of the Earth

Front

The correct order of the Earth's layers starting from the OUTSIDE going IN is

Back

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Front

Which layer is made of liquid metal (Fe and Ni)?

Back

outer core

Front

Which layer is made of slightly molten rock?

Back

mantle

Front

Which layer is the hottest?

Back

inner core

Front

Which layer is the thinnest?

Back

crust

Front

Which layer can be described as either Oceanic or Continental?

Back

crust

Front

Which layer is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

Back

outer core

Front

The continents are made mostly of which rock?

Back

granite

Front

Which of the following statements are true?

• As you go deeper into Earth, pressure increases.
• As you go deeper into Earth, temperature increases.
• As you go deeper into Earth, the particles are packed tighter together (increasing density).

Back

All of the above.

Front

Which two types of evidence have scientists used to learn about Earth's interior?

Back

rock samples and seismic waves