Earth's Layers

Earth's Layers

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-3, MS-PS1-1

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the inner core of the Earth?

Back

The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, primarily composed of iron and nickel, and is extremely hot.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth, lying between the crust and the outer core.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, composed of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle, and is solid.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is the layer of the Earth located directly below the lithosphere, characterized by its semi-fluid, plastic-like properties.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and surrounding the inner core, composed mainly of molten iron and nickel.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is primarily composed of solid rock, including both continental and oceanic crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the temperature change as you move towards the Earth's inner core?

Back

The temperature increases significantly as you move towards the Earth's inner core, reaching up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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