Earth's Structure/Layers

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Earth Crust

Front

What type of crust is found under the oceans?

Back

Oceanic Crust

Front

What type of crust makes up the continents?

Back

Continental Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Upper Mantle

Front

What is the rigid outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the layer below the upper mantle?

Back

Lower Mantle

Front

What is the liquid layer of the Earth's core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth's core?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals?

Back

Rock