Earth Layers*

Front

What are the two kinds of crust that the Earth has?

Back

Oceanic and Continental Crust.

Front

Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Pressure Increases.

Front

What is the outermost physical layer of Earth?

Back

Lithosphere.

Front

Layer 1 is the Earth's ______ core.

Back

Inner Core.

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 layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The layer of the Earth beneath the mantle, composed of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

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

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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