Earth's Layers and Core Concepts

Front

What are Earth's three main layers?

Back

Core, Mantle, Crust

Front

The portion of the Earth underneath the crust is the __________?

Back

Mantle

Front

What effect does the spinning of the Earth's core have?

Back

It creates Earth's magnetic field.

Front

The outer layer of Earth's crust is made of huge pieces of rock called ________?

Back

Tectonic Plates

Front

Which statement is true about Earth's inner core?

Back

It's mostly made of Iron.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the core of the Earth?

Back

The innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Massive slabs of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

It protects the Earth from solar winds and cosmic radiation.