Earth's Layers Quiz

What is the deepest layer of Earth called?

• The Crust

• The Mantle

• The Outer Core

• The Inner Core

What is the primary element that makes up the inner core?

• Nickel (Ni)

• Oxygen (O)

• Iron (Fe)

• Silicon (Si)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Approximately how thick is the inner core?

• 1,250 kilometers

• 2,200 kilometers

• 2,900 kilometers

• 8 to 40 kilometers

What is the temperature range of the outer core?

• 2,800 to 3,200 °C

• 4,000 to 5,000 °C

• 6,000 °C

• 22 °C

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which layer of Earth is a combination of molten iron and nickel?

• The Crust

• The Mantle

• The Outer Core

• The Inner Core

What is the main composition of the mantle?

• Oxygen and Silicon

• Iron and Magnesium

• Iron and Nickel

• Iron only

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

How thick is the mantle approximately?

• 1,250 kilometers

• 2,200 kilometers

• 2,900 kilometers

• 8 to 40 kilometers

What is the temperature range of the mantle?

• 2,800 to 3,200 °C

• 4,000 to 5,000 °C

• 6,000 °C

• 22 °C

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the outermost layer of Earth called?

• The Inner Core

• The Mantle

• The Outer Core

• The Crust

What elements primarily make up the crust?

• Iron and Nickel

• Iron and Magnesium

• Oxygen and Silicon

• Iron only

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1