Earth's Layers

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What happens to pressure as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

How many layers are there in the Earth's core?

Back

Two.

Front

What is the inner core made of?

Back

A solid ball of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the outer core made of?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

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

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock.

Front

How does temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Temperature increases.