Layers of the Earth Flashcard

Front

Which layer of the Earth experiences the LEAST amount of pressure?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth experiences the MOST pressure?

Back

Inner Core

Front

How would you describe the inner core?

Back

Solid iron and nickel

Front

What is the most common rock in the oceanic crust?

Back

Basalt

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the MOST dense?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Inner Core

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 state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel

Front

What is the primary composition of the crust?

Back

Silicate rocks