Earth Layers Quiz

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Who is your science teacher?

• Mrs. Horwitz
• Mrs. Patton
• Dr. Richards

1. This layer of Earth is divided into tectonic plates. Choose only one.

• Lithosphere
• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

2. This layer of the Earth is the only completely liquid layer. Choose only one.

• Outer Core
• Crust
• Mantle
• Inner Core
• Lithosphere

3. This layer of Earth is made of solid iron and nickel. Choose only one.

• Inner Core
• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Lithosphere

4. This layer of Earth is molten and acts like a liquid due to extreme pressure. Choose only one.

• Mantle
• Crust
• Outer Core
• Inner Core
• Lithosphere

5. This layer of the Earth has several sections which include: the upper, transition zone (middle), and lower.... Also known as the Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, and Mesosphere.

• Mantle
• Crust
• Outer Core
• Inner Core
• Lithosphere

6. This layer of the Earth spins faster than the Earth rotates. Choose only one answer.

• Inner Core
• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Lithosphere

7. This layer of Earth that is thinner under the ocean and thicker under land.

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core
• Lithosphere

8. This layer of Earth allows the tectonic plates to shift and move above it. Choose only one.

• Asthenosphere
• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core