The Structure of the Earth

Front

What do we call the center of the Earth?

Back

Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth that consists of the continents and the oceans?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Mantle

Front

What do we call the crust that makes up the continents (land)?

Back

Continental crust

Front

The crust beneath the oceans is:

Back

Oceanic crust

Front

The Earth's crust is divided into a number of large pieces called

Back

Tectonic plates

Front

We live on the core of the Earth

Back

False

Front

The hottest layer of the Earth is:

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the inner core made of?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What minerals are found in the crust?

Back

Silica and Aluminium