Earth's Interior

Front

What happens to magma when it increases in temperature?

Back

It moves up (rises).

Front

Is the CRUST Earth's outermost compositional layer?

Back

True.

Front

What creates the magnetic field around the Earth?

Back

The liquid outer core spinning around the solid inner core.

Front

What is the compositional layer of hot, viscous magma between Earth's crust and core?

Back

Mantle.

Front

Is Earth's MANTLE solid but flows?

Back

True.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

Solid.