Earth's Structure

Front

What is the name of the layer of Earth that is solid and rocky?

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Crust

Front

What is the layer of Earth located between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of Earth that is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel?

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Outer Core

Front

True or False: There is only one kind of Earth's crust.

Back

FALSE

Front

True or False: Earth's outer core is made of mostly iron and nickel.

Back

TRUE

Front

True or False: The asthenosphere is the only liquid layer of Earth.

Back

FALSE

Front

What is the term for the semi-fluid layer of the mantle that allows tectonic plates to move?

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Asthenosphere

Front

What are the two types of Earth's crust?

Back

Continental crust and Oceanic crust

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?

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Solid iron and nickel