Earth's Layers

The outermost solid layer of the Earth is called the

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

This layer of the Earth is found between the core and the crust.

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core. 

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

Is a layer of weak of soft mantle that is made of rock that flows slowly.  Tectonic plates move on top of this layer. 

• Inner Core

• Asthensophere

• Lithosphere

• Outer Core

This is the outermost, rigid layer of the Earth, made up of two parts, is divided into pieces call tectonic plates.

• Inner Core

• Asthensophere

• Lithosphere

• Outer Core

The solid, dense center of our planet that extends from the bottom of the outer core to the center of the Earth.. 

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

Identify the letter in the diagram.  Identify letter A

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

• Outer Core

Identify the letter in the diagram.  Identify letter F

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

• Outer Core

Identify the letter in the diagram.  Identify letter B

• Crust

• Convection Current

• Inner Core

• Outer Core 

A dense ball of solid iron and nickel.

• crust

• inner core

• mantle 

• outer core

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