Layers of the Earth

Pablo Wablo is making a model of the layers of the Earth. Which layer should he use crushed up cereal for?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's mantle?

• Solid, rocky and rigid

• Liquid, metallic

• Semisolid (thick but flexible), convecting

• Dense, extremely hot

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?

• layer A

• layer B

• layer C

• layer D

What does layer D show?

• upper mantle

• lower mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Pablo Wablo is making a model of the layers of the Earth. Which layer should he use peanut butter for?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

In order to learn about the Earth's layers, scientists study how ________________ travel through the Earth.

• Seismic Waves

• Convection Currents

• Lava

• Tectonic Plates

What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which layer is made up of solid iron and nickel?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Tectonic Plate

What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is the most dense?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Tectonic Plate