Earth's Processes - 5th Grade

Front

Which is the thickest layer found between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

In which layer do convection currents occur? Options: Outer Core, Crust, Inner Core, Mantle

Back

Mantle

Front

Which is the hot liquid layer of iron and nickel? Options: Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle, Asthenosphere

Back

Outer Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is SOLID iron and nickel? Options: Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core, Crust

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which part of the Earth’s crust is less dense and makes up the continents?

Back

Continental Crust

Front

Which layer is the thinnest layer of the Earth? Options: Outer Core, Crust, Mantle, Inner Core

Back

Crust

Front

What was the name of the super continent theorized that later split up into the continents we know today?

Back

Pangaea

Front

Which type of crust is more dense?

Back

Oceanic Crust

Front

Who developed the theory of Continental Drift?

Back

Alfred Wegner

Front

Which one is hotter: the crust, mantle, or inner core?

Back

Inner core