Unit 5 - Layers of the Earth - Flashcard

Front

What are the main layers of the Earth?

Back

The main layers of the Earth are the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core.

Front

What is the characteristic of the Earth's layers that is not directly related to depth?

Back

Thickness.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is solid and makes up the surface?

Back

The Crust.

Front

What is the state of matter of the Outer Core?

Back

The Outer Core is the only liquid layer of the Earth.

Front

What is the primary composition of the Inner Core?

Back

The Inner Core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.

Front

How does the temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

The temperature generally increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

Front

What is the difference in density between the Mantle and the Earth's Crust?

Back

The Mantle is more dense than the Earth's Crust.

Front

What letter identifies the Inner Core in a diagram?

Back

C.

Front

What letter identifies the Outer Core in a diagram?

Back

B.

Front

What is the Mantle's state of matter?

Back

The Mantle is solid but behaves like a viscous fluid over long periods.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4