Earth Layers

Front

Which layer contains convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth.

Back

Increases

Front

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

Back

Oceanic and Continental Crust

Front

Which layer is the thickest?

Back

Mantle

Front

Is it possible to drill through the crust?

Back

Nah, we've only drilled a little bit, like 1/100th of the way through.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is thinner and denser, while continental crust is thicker and less dense.

Front

What is the state of the inner core?

Back

Solid