Layers of the Earth

Front

Scientist use evidence from ___________ to determine what is going on deep inside the Earth.

Back

seismic waves

Front

Which layer is shown in yellow?

Back

mantle

Front

This layer is the innermost layer of the Earth.

Back

Inner Core

Front

What are the two types of crust?

Back

continental and oceanic

Front

The layer with the greatest temperature is...

Back

the inner core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

crust

Front

What is the layer between the crust and the outer core?

Back

mantle

Front

What is the primary composition of the inner core?

Back

iron and nickel

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

liquid

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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