3.1 Layers of the Earth

Which type of layers are based on elemental composition?

• physical

• chemical

Which type of layers are based on physical behavior/structure?

• physical

• chemical

Which layer contains both the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

Which layer is solid and broken into pieces called tectonic plates?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

Which layer is part of the upper mantle?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

Which layer is "plastic like" and flows like silly putty?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

In which layer does convection occur?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

Which layer makes up the lower mantle and is more rigid?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

Which layer is completely liquid and responsible for Earth's magnetic field?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• inner core

• outer core

Which layer is solid iron and nickel?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• inner core

• outer core