Layers of Earth

Front

What are the layers of the Earth in order from the outside to the inside?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid metal?

Back

Outer core.

Front

What is the characteristic of the asthenosphere?

Back

It is plastic-like and slowly flowing.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

What type of rock primarily makes up the ocean floor?

Back

Basalt.

Front

How can the Earth's crust be compared to a common object?

Back

It can be compared to the shell of a hard-boiled egg.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the main composition of the mantle?

Back

Silicate minerals, primarily composed of magnesium and iron.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

Front

What is the temperature range of the inner core?

Back

Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 degrees Celsius.