Earth's Layers Flashcard

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Which Layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

Back

The Crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.

Front

What is the deepest layer of Earth called?

Back

The Inner Core is the deepest layer of the Earth.

Front

The outside layer of the earth is called ______________________.

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The outside layer of the Earth is called the Crust.

Front

What is the temperature range of the mantle?

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The temperature range of the mantle is 2,800 to 3,200 °C.

Front

What do geologists call the crust and uppermost mantle?

Back

Geologists call the crust and uppermost mantle the lithosphere.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

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The layer of the Earth beneath the crust is called the Mantle.

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's Inner Core?

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The Inner Core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the state of matter of the Outer Core?

Back

The Outer Core is in a liquid state.

Front

What is the lithosphere made of?

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The lithosphere is made of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

Front

What is the temperature of the Inner Core?

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The temperature of the Inner Core can reach up to 6,000 °C.