Earth Layers & Convection Currents

• The inner core because it is in a solid state.

• The outer core because it is in a molten state.

• The lower mantle because it is in a partially molten state.

• The upper mantle because it is in a partially molten state.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

• mantle
• crust
• core

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

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

The partially melted portion of the mantle below the lithosphere

• mantle
• core
• crust
• asthenosphere

The rigid outermost layer of Earth that includes the uppermost mantle and crust.

• asthenosphere
• lithosphere
• core
• mantle

Which Layer creates the Earth's magnetic field?

• The Mantle

• The Outer Core

• The Crust

Which layer of the Earth is the most dense?

• crust
• mantle
• inner core
• outer core

The soft layer of the mantle on which the tectonic plates move

• Asthenosphere
• Outer Core
• Mantle
• Mesosphere

What is the fastest moving type of seismic wave?

• P-wave

• S-wave

• Surface waves

• All seismic waves travel at the same speed

What seismic feature is located on the Earth's surface?

• Epicenter

• Fault

• Seismograph Station

• The earthquake itself

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2