Do Now: Layers of the Earth

Which layer of the Earth is known for its tectonic plates?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the primary composition of Earth's inner core?

• Iron and nickel

• Silicon and oxygen

• Magnesium and aluminum

• Carbon and hydrogen

How does mantle convection affect the Earth's surface?

• It causes the formation of mountains.

• It leads to the movement of tectonic plates.

• It creates ocean currents.

• It results in the erosion of rocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which layer of the Earth is directly above the asthenosphere?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Lithosphere

• Crust

What is the state of matter of the asthenosphere?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Semi-solid

• Gas

What is the phrase to remember the layers of the earth?

• Can Monkeys Order Icecream

• Island Monkeys Can Sing

• Icecream Order For Monkeys

• None of the above

Which layer of the Earth is known for its plasticity, allowing it to flow slowly?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

What kind type of rock can we find on the continental crust?

• Basalt

• metamorphic

• Granite

• Igneous

Which point is the Outer Core?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which layer is the most dense?

• crust

• Mantle

• outer core

• Inner core