Layers of the Earth Flashcard

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is made of molten rock?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and under a lot of pressure?

Back

Inner Core

Front

How thick is the outer core?

Back

2,250 km

Front

Which layer of the Earth is represented by a marble?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the center layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that we live on?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Mantle

Front

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

Back

Rock

Front

What is the temperature of the inner core?

Back

Approximately 5,000 to 7,000 degrees Celsius

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3