Earth's Layers and Core Quiz

What is the correct order (outside to center) of Earth’s layers?

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is Earth’s core made of?

• metal

• sponge

• rock

• dust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What layer is made up of the upper mantle and crust?

• atmosphere

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• exosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the plastic like layer on which the lithosphere floats?

• exosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

On the diagram, what does the number 4 represent?

• inner core

• mantle

• continental crust

• oceanic crust

On the diagram, what does the number 1 represent?

• mantle

• crust

• core

• asthenosphere

On the diagram, what does the number 2 represent?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Which best describes the flow of heat?

• all directions

• cold to warm

• warm to cold

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Warm mantle rising and cool mantle sinking demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Outer Core