Layers of the Earth Quiz

Which is a layer of the Earth based on chemical composition?

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Mesosphere

• Inner Core

Which is a layer of the Earth based on chemical composition?

• Outer Core

• Lithosphere

• Crust

• Mesosphere

Which of the layers is a liquid?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

• Inner Core

Which of the layers is a solid?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Mesosphere

• Inner Core

What caused the Earth to become very hot during its formation?

• Fusion and Fission

• Heat from the Sun

• Radioactive Decay

• The constant bombardment of meteorites.

Which word best describes the newly formed Earth looked like?

• Pangaea

• Ocean Covered

• Molten

• Dirt Covered

Which layer is between the Lithosphere and the Mesosphere?

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Crust

Which layer is between the Asthenosphere and the Outer Core?

• Mantle

• Mesosphere

• Inner Core

• Crust

What is the name of the semi-solid, middle layer of the Earth based on chemical composition?

• Mesosphere

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

The lithosphere is broken into plates that float on top of the...

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

• Mesosphere