Earth's Layers

Which of the following statements best describes the Earth's mantle?

• The mantle is made mostly of iron.

• The mantle makes up the majority of Earth's mass.

• The material in the mantle does not move.

• The mantle contains less heat than any other Earth layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of Earth's layers is composed of liquid metals?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

The crust is the outermost layer of Earth. Which of the following is a characteristic of Earth's crust?

• It makes up most of the Earth's mass.

• It is the warmest part of the Earth.

• It contains mostly melted metals.

• It is made up of mostly solid rock.

Which layer of the Earth is made almost completely of solid metal?

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

Identify the layers of the Earth shown in the diagram.

a

b

c

d

Mantle

Outer Core

Inner Core

Crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which point is the Outer Core?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of the Earth is the coolest/coldest in temperature?

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

• mantle

Which of the following parts of the Earth is a solid composed of nickel and iron?

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

Which of these describes the Earth's outer core?

• cold solid

• hot solid

• hot liquid

• cold liquid

Which choice below lists the Earth's layers in order from the outside to the inside?

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

• mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, crust, mantle