Earth Interior 24-25 (C)

Front

What is Earth's mantle?

Back

A thick layer of hot rock.

Front

Which layer of Earth is the hottest?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What is the composition of continental crust?

Back

Granite.

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

Back

Crust.

Front

True or False: The compass needle points North due to Earth's magnetic field.

Back

True.

Front

What is the outer core primarily made of?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

A semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere that allows tectonic plates to move.

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 primary function of Earth's magnetic field?

Back

To protect the Earth from solar radiation and cosmic rays.