Layers of Earth

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is located directly beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made up of solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

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

Back

Temperature increases.

Front

What is the layer between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

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

Back

Silicate rocks.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

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

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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