Layers of the Earth

This layer is solid and made of mostly iron & nickel.

Which layer has tremendous pressure & is extremely dense.

The inner core's temperature range is...

This is the thickest layer of the Earth containing 80% of Earth's volume.

This layer of the Earth is solid & divided into tectonic plates.

The mantle has a temperature range of ...

This is not technically a layer, but can be referred to as one.

The crust is the densest layer

How does density change from the inner core to the crust?

This was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic & early Mesozoic eras.

An item more dense than water will _____

Scientists who study the matter that makes up the Earth (rocks etc.)

The outer core's temperature is 4,400- 6,100 C.

This layer is LIQUID and made of mostly Iron & Nickel.

An item less dense than water will _______

This layer of the upper mantle moves like hot tar and moves tectonic plates.

The mass of an object compared to the size or volume of that object

This has properties of a liquid AND solid.

This layer is made of cool & solid rock.

This is the thinnest.

Which layer has less pressure than inner core & is very dense?

What is the formula for density?

Which is the coolest layer of the Earth.

Theory: lithosphere of the earth is divided into a small # of plates which float on the mantle.