Structure of the Earth

Front

Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

Back

Alfred Wegener

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest and has the most pressure?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the molten rock found below the surface of the Earth called?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the point within the Earth where rock is under stress called?

Back

Focus

Front

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

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the solid center of the Earth called?

Back

Inner core

Front

What do we call the surface of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere