6.10B Earth's Layers CFA (Daily Grade)

Select the term from the drop down box that belongs in 1 on the chart.

• inner core
• mantle
• outer core
• crust

Select the term from the drop down box that belongs in 2 on the chart.

• inner core
• mantle
• outer core
• crust

Select the term from the drop down box that belongs in 3 on the chart.

• inner core
• mantle
• outer core
• crust

Select the term from the drop down box that belongs in 4 on the chart.

• inner core
• mantle
• outer core
• crust

Jamal makes a scale model of Earth for a school project. In his model, he uses different materials to show each layer of Earth. Which layer in his model should be the thinnest? Write your answer in the space provided.

Which of the following most likely causes Earth’s inner core to be a solid?

• The pressure at the core is very high.
• The metals in the core are very high.
• The temperature of the core is very low.
• The chemicals in the core are very reactive.

Which best summarizes the composition of Earth's core?

• It contains a solid outer region surrounding a liquid iron core.
• It contains a liquid outer region surrounding a solid iron core.
• It contains a semi-liquid rock outer region surrounding a liquid core.
• It contains a basalt, semi-liquid outer region surrounding a solid core.

The table describes each of Earth's layers. Layer D is most likely which of the following?

• crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which of the following correctly lists the layers of Earth in order, starting from the surface?

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

The thickest layer of Earth made up of semi-solid, molten rock. What is the name of that layer?