Earth's Layers*

Front

What is the Asthenosphere?

Back

An elastic substance on which the tectonic plates float.

Front

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter A?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is liquid Iron and Nickel?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter B?

Back

Mantle

Front

Density ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth.

Back

Increases

Front

What is the Earth's outermost layer called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is mostly liquid?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

Rocks and minerals.