Layers of Earth Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• core

• mantle

• crust

• atmosphere

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

• Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, helium

• Oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium

• Gold, silver, platinum, copper

• Mercury, lead, uranium, radium

Name one type of rock that is commonly found in the Earth's crust.

• Volcanic rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust called?

• mantle

• core

• atmosphere

• crust

What is the mantle made up of?

• Solid and molten rock

• Liquid metal

• Wood and plastic

• Ice and snow

What is the temperature of the mantle?

• 50°C to 100°C

• 200°C to 400°C

• 1000°C to 1500°C

• 500°C to 900°C

What is the layer beneath the mantle called?

• crust

• inner core

• atmosphere

• outer core

What is the outer core made of?

• Liquid mercury and lead

• Molten iron and nickel

• Frozen carbon and oxygen

• Solid gold and silver

What state of matter is the outer core?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• upper core

• middle core

• inner core

• outer core