Layers of the Earth

Which layer of the earth is between the core and the crust?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

• mantle
• crust
• core

Tectonic plates are made up of continental crust and ________ crust.

• continental
• oceanic
• plates
• mantle

As you travel from the inner core to the crust, how would temperature, pressure and density of the material change?

• The would all increase
• The would all decrease.
• Nothing, the layers are made of the same material throughout
• Temperature would decrease, but pressure and density would increase

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?

• layer A

• layer B

• layer C

• layer D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of the earth is in the very center?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's crust?

• Solid, rocky

• Liquid, metallic

• Semisolid, convecting

• Dense, extremely hot

The layers of Earth are the crust, mantle, and care, with the core being divided into inner and outer layers. Which of the following does NOT describe the layers of the solid Earth?

• The core makes up the majority of Earth's volume.

• The mantle is composed of rocks known as silicates.

• The core is made up of dense elements, such as iron and nickel

• The crust is extremely thin when compared to the core or mantle.

Thin layer that has two layer called oceanic and continental.  

• Crust
• Core
• Mantle
• Atmosphere

Includes the crust and upper mantle that is divided into several constant moving plates of solid rock that floats on the layer below it. 

• Asthenosphere 
• Mesosphere
• Lithosphere 
• Crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3