Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is made of solid iron and is the deepest layer?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What layer is a shell of liquid iron and nickel that creates the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What layer helps to support the Earth's Crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the temperature of the Earth's Crust?

Back

Approximately 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit

Front

What is the composition of the Outer Core?

Back

Super-heated liquid molten rock made of iron and nickel

Front

How thick is the Earth's Crust?

Back

Varies from about 5 to 40 kilometers thick.

Front

What is the layer between the Crust and the Outer Core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the temperature of the Inner Core?

Back

Approximately 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius)

Front

What is the main function of the Earth's Mantle?

Back

To support the Crust and facilitate tectonic movements.