Earth's Layers

Which of the following lists the Earth’s layers in order from hottest to coldest in temperature?

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

Which of the layers of the Earth is the hottest?

• mantle
• inner core
• outer core
• crust

Which of the following lists the composition of the Earth’s outer core?

• calcium, potassium
• oxygen, magnesium, iron, aluminum, and calcium
• silicon, aluminum, calcium, sodium and potassium
• iron, nickel

Which of these describes the Earth's outer core?

• hot solid
• hot liquid
• cold liquid
• cold solid

Which of Earth's layers is the thinnest?

• mantle
• crust
• outer core
• inner core

What is the crust beneath the oceans?

• Oceanic Crust
• Mountains Crust
• Continental Crust
• Granite

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Look at the model of the Earth above. Which layer of the Earth is labeled W?

• mantle
• crust
• outer core
• inner core

Look at the model of the Earth above. Which layer of the Earth is labeled Y?

• mantle
• crust
• outer core
• inner core

Look at the model of the Earth above. Which layer of the Earth is labeled X?

• mantle
• crust
• outer core
• inner core

Look at the model of the Earth above. Which layer of the Earth is labeled Z?

• mantle
• crust
• outer core
• inner core