Earth's Layers

Which layer is made of magma?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer creates Earth's magnetic field?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the densest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made of oceanic and continental crust?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is made of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made of LIQUID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the thickest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

_____ crust forms the continents, is mostly made of granite, is the oldest type of crust, and sits on tectonic plates.

• Continental

• Oceanic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

_____ crust forms the ocean floor, is made of basalt rock, and is the densest and youngest type of crust.

• Continental

• Oceanic