Layers of the Earth

Which layer is the HOTTEST?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer is broken up into large sections called tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which is the widest layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

How wide is the Mantle?

• 60 km

• 1,500 km

• 2,900 km

• 3,300 km

Which type of CRUST is more dense?

• Oceanic Crust

• Continental Crust

Which type of crust is thicker?

• Oceanic crust

• Continental crust

Which sections make up the Lithosphere?

• Oceanic Crust

• Continental Crust

• Upper Mantle

• Lower Mantle

Which layers are composed of Nickel (Ni) and Iron (Fe)?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the earth is completely liquid?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The asthenosphere sits directly below which layer?

• Crust

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Outer Core