Earth's Layers

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer lies directly beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's inner core?

Back

Mostly iron and nickel.

Front

How does the temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

It gets hotter.

Front

What happens to pressure as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid?

Back

Outer Core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is solid?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's crust?

Back

Silicate rocks.

Front

What is the mantle primarily made of?

Back

Silicate minerals.