Earths layers

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

• mantle
• crust
• core

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• the crust
• the mantle
• the outer core
• the inner core

Which Layer creates the Earth's magnetic field?

• The Mantle

• The Outer Core

• The Crust

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Made up of complete solid metal?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

Made up of entirely liquid (mostly nickel and iron)

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

Mostly made of solid rock

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

Consists of many pieces called plates

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The oldest part of our Earth- about 5 billion years old!

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Made up of Magma that is always flowing

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Mantle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Makes up about 84% of the Earths total volume.

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer Core