Layers of Earth

The Earth consists of 4 main layers.

• True

• False

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which compositional layer is represented by the yellow layer?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer of the Earth is completely liquid?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Out of all the layers, which one would be the easiest for us to drill through?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

Which layer is shown in red?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

The correct order of the Earth's layers starting from the OUTSIDE going IN is

• crust, inner core, mantle, outer core

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

The core is mostly made up mostly of which elements?

• Oxygen and Silicon
• Silicon and Magnesium
• Nickel and Iron
• Iron and Magnesium

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers?

• it remains the same
• it increases then decreases
• it increases
• it decreases

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4