Earth's Layers

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the inner core?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which two layers make up the lithosphere?

• A. Crust and the Mantle

• B. Crust and the Inner Core

• C. Mantle and Outer Core

• D. Outer Core and Inner Core

In which layer of the Earth would you find convection currents?

• A. crust

• B. mantle

• C. outer core

• D. inner core

This layer of the Earth has been described as having characteristics like plastic.

• A. Lithosphere

• B. Asthenosphere

• C. Mesosphere

• D. Inner Core

As we travel deeper into the Earth which of the following is true:

• A. Pressure goes up and temperature goes down

• B. Pressure goes down and temperature goes up

• C. Both pressure and temperature go up

• D. Both pressure and temperature go down

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

This layer of the mantle is made up of the outer part of the mantle and the crust.

• a. Mesosphere

• b. Lithosphere

• c. Asthenosphere

Which of the following statements is an opinion about the mantle?

• it makes up the bulk of the Earth’s mass

• heat churns through it

• it is the most important layer of the Earth

Which layer is # 19?

• A: Mesosphere

• B: Lithosphere

• C: Asthenosphere

This layer of the mantle is made up of a weak or soft part of the mantle where rocks flow like a thick liquid.

• a. Mesosphere

• b. Lithosphere

• c. Asthenosphere

Which layer is 18?

• A: Mesosphere

• B: Lithosphere

• C: Asthenosphere