Earth's Layers

Front

Which layer of Earth is in the liquid state of matter?

Back

Outer Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is solid yet possesses plasticity, allowing it to flow slowly?

Back

Solid, having plasticity

Front

What kind of rock is the lithosphere made of?

Back

Solid

Front

Emma and Oliver's journey to the center of the Earth: What change occurs from the crust to the outer core?

Back

Density changes from least to most dense.

Front

What is the lithosphere made of?

Back

upper mantle and the crust

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thickest according to scientific data?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of the Earth is composed of the material with the highest density?

Back

Inner core

Front

Which model best represents the Earth's inner and outer core based on their physical characteristics?

Back

An iron ball (solid) suspended in oil (liquid).

Front

Which layer of Earth is home to the vast oceans and other bodies of water?

Back

Crust

Front

Features expected in a model of Earth when venturing to the center:

Back

A liquid outer core below the mantle