Layers of Earth

What is the outermost physical layer of earth?

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• lithosphere

Which layer is made of the most solid rock?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

Which layer is made of solid iron & nickel?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

What is the outer core made of?

• solid rock
• solid metal
• melted rock
• melted metal

Which layer has the coolest temperatures?

• outer core
• inner core
• mantle
• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which layer has the hottest temperatures?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which compositional layer is the least dense?

• inner core

• lithosphere

• mantle

• crust

Which statement is true about oceanic crust?

• It is made of melted rock.
• It is the thinner than continental crust.
• It is thicker than continental crust.
• It is made of liquid metal.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which layer causes the earth's magnetic field?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which word best describes the lithosphere?

• liquid

• rigid

• bendable

• metal