Layers of the Earth

Front

When the boundaries of the ______ bump up against each other they can cause earthquakes. Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core, Tectonic plates

Back

Tectonic plates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What layer of the Earth is the second layer from the surface?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer is the hottest part of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer is the thin outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth creates the magnetic field around the Earth?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What best describes the Earth's outer core?

Back

It consists of liquid iron and nickel

Front

Which of the following best describes the Earth's inner core?

Back

It is under such immense pressure that, even though it is very hot, it is still a solid.

Front

Which of the following best describes the tectonic plates of the Earth?

Back

The area of the Earth that is sometimes called the lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Which of the following best describes the Earth's crust?

Back

The thinnest layer of the four layers that make up the composition of the Earth

Front

Which of the following best describes the Earth's mantle?

Back

It resides between the crust and the outer core