Review Layers of the Earth and Earth Systems

Front

Which is the layer of Earth on which we live?

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Crust

Front

How does Earth’s inner core differ from the outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, the outer core is liquid.

Front

Which of Earth’s layers is the thinnest? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Crust

Front

What is the temperature of Earth’s core?

Back

More than 5,500 degrees Celsius

Front

Volcanoes bring up material from a depth of 150 kilometers. Most of this material comes from which layer of Earth? Options: Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

Back

Mantle

Front

What material is the core made of?

Back

Iron and nickel

Front

Which material would be the best to model Earth’s crust: Small ball, Playdough, Aluminum foil, Flavored gelatin?

Back

Aluminum foil

Front

The graph below shows how massive Earth’s layers are in relation to one another. What is one conclusion you can make based on the information in the graph?

Back

The mantle is twice as massive as the core.

Front

Which of Earth’s layer consists of rocks that flow like melted taffy? Options: Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust

Back

Mantle

Front

All of the living things on Earth are part of the ________.

Back

Biosphere