Earth's Layers Quiz

What is a geologist?

• a type of doctor

• a scientist that studies the Earth's layers

• a scientist that studies dinosaurs

• a type of rock

All of Earth's layers are made of melted rocks.

• true

• false

Why can't we travel to the center of the Earth?

• it is too far away

• it is made of metal

• it is too hot

• it is made of rock

Which of Earth's layers do we live on?

• the crust

• the mantle

• the outer core

• the inner core

The crust is the thickest layer of Earth.

• true

• false

Which of Earth's layers makes up most of its weight?

• the crust

• the mantle

• the outer core

• the inner core

What does molten mean?

• hot

• rocky

• old

• melted

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The outer core is liquid and the inner core is solid.

• true

• false

Which layer gives the Earth its magnetic field?

• the crust

• the mantle

• the outer core

• the inner core

The inner core is very hot. Why doesn't the metal melt?

• it is already melted

• it isn't metal, it's rock

• the type of metal is always solid

• there is too much pressure