Earth Layers

Front

What are the two kinds of crust that the Earth has?

Back

Oceanic and Continental Crust

Front

Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density? Options: upper mantle, lower mantle, inner core, outer core

Back

inner core

Front

Which layer of Earth is characterized by rock that is plastic, or soft enough to flow? Options: asthenosphere, crust, lithosphere, inner core

Back

asthenosphere

Front

What layer is the hottest?

Back

Core

Front

Which layer is the thickest? Options: Core, Crust, Mantle

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest? Options: Crust, Mantle, Inner Core, Outer Core

Back

Crust

Front

Which sublayer is made up of the crust and upper mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Identify each layer - #20. Options: mantle, asthenosphere, inner core, outer core

Back

inner core

Front

Identify each layer - #19. Options: mantle, lithosphere, inner core, outer core

Back

outer core

Front

Outermost, rigid layer of the Earth, made up of two parts, divided into pieces called tectonic plates.

Back

Lithosphere