Layers of the Earth

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

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust to the inner core?

• Pressure Decreases

• Pressure Increases

• Nothing

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust to the inner core?

• Decreases

• Increases

• Nothing

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which layer of Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

• outer core

• inner core

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

• Solid, rocky

• Liquid, metallic

• Semisolid, convecting

• Dense, extremely hot

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following is true regarding the composition of the lithosphere?

• The lithosphere is mostly liquid, with some medium-density materials, such as silicon.

• The lithosphere is more plastic and flows slowly compared to the solid crust of Earth.

• The lithosphere includes the core and the lower portion of the mantle.

• The lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, which is sold and rigid.

The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core. 

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the coolest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer is shown in yellow?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core