Earth's Layers - Exam Review

Front

What is the characteristic of the oceanic crust compared to the continental crust?

Back

Thinner and denser.

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle.

Front

Which Layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the outer core of the Earth?

Back

Earth's liquid layer between the mantle and the inner core.

Front

What is the term for the crust that comprises the seafloor?

Back

Oceanic crust.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The thick layer of rock between the Earth's crust and outer core.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The liquid layer of the Earth located between the mantle and the inner core.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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