Earth's Layers

If we compare the temperature and pressure of Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into Earth?

• Both temperature and pressure increase.

• Both temperature and pressure decrease.

• Temperature decreases and pressure increases.

• Temperature increases and pressure decreases.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

In which layer is Earth's magnetic field created?

• mantle

• outercore

• innercore

• lithosphere

Oceanic crust is _____ than continental crust.

• denser

• less dense

This layer is 67% of Earth's mass, and is the layer between the crust and the core

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• Oceanic Crust

• Mesosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A dense ball of solid iron and nickel.

• crust

• inner core

• mantle 

• outer core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Is the outer core a liquid or solid?

• liquid

• solid

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

• increases

• decreases

• goes up and down depending on the layer

• stays the same

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth

• increases

• decreases 

• goes up or down depending on the layer

• stays the same

What are the two types of crust?

• top crust,bottom crust

• oceanic crust, continental crust

• water,land

• none of the above 

This layer of Earth is the thickest part

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• inner core