Rocks & Layers of Earth

What layer is the thinnest?

• Crust 
• Mantle
• Core
• They are all the same size

Which layer has a part that is thick  with a clay-like consistency that transfers heat through convection?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All of them

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is the thickest?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All of them are the same size

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of Earth's layers is best described as liquid metal?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of the following is true regarding the composition of the lithosphere?

• The lithosphere is mostly liquid, with some medium-density materials, such as silicon.

• The lithosphere is more plastic and flows slowly compared to the solid crust of Earth.

• The lithosphere includes the core and the lower portion of the mantle.

• The lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, which is solid and rigid.

Which layer of Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

Rock that forms when other kinds of rock are heated and squeezed?

• igneous rock

• mantle

• metamorphic rock

• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rock that forms when melted rock cools and hardens?

• mantle

• crust

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

The center of Earth that is made of a hot ball of solid iron and nickel?

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust