Earth's Layers

Which layer is composed mostly of iron?

• Z

• Y

• V

• X

Which layer of Earth do scientists believe is most likely made of solid matter?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

A diagram of Earth's layers is provided. Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer scientists believe to be in a liquid state?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Oceans and other bodies of water are found on which layer of Earth?

• Outer core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes Earth's asthenosphere?

• Liquid rock that can reach the surface

• Solid rock that is broken into plates

• Dense molten rock that moves the crust

• Metal rock at the center of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer of Earth is broken up into giant moving plates?

• Asthnosphere

• Lithosphere

• Inner core

• Outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?

• it gets cooler
• it gets hotter
• it stays the same
• the core is frozen

Scientists who study the layers of the Earth are called...

• biologists

• astrologists

• geologists

• botanists

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2