Earths Layers

How many layers does planet Earth have?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

Name the layers of the Earth from the center out.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which layer of the earth is the thickest?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

The crust is broken into many large pieces called _________ plates.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

What element is found in the inner core?

• Copper

• Basalt

• Nickle

• Iron

What two metals are found in the outer core?

• Copper and Iron

• Oxygen and Silicon

• Iron and Nickle

• Iron and Magnesium

What elements are found in Earth's crust?

• Iron and Nickle

• Basalt and Granite

• Iron and magnesium

• Copper and silver

What layer of the Earth does convection occur in?

• The Core

• The Crust

• The Mantle

The Mantle is divided into ____________.

• Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

• Inner and outer

• Oceanic and Continental