Earth Layers and Spheres

In which of the following spheres does energy transfer occur through convection?

• Geosphere and Biosphere

• Hydrosphere and Biosphere

• Geosphere and Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the thinnest layer of the earth’s composition?

• mantle

• inner core

• crust

• outer core

The thickest layer of the earth is the 

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?

• crust

• inner core

• mantle

• lithosphere

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

• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

The lithosphere combines what two layers?

• Athenosphere & Crust

• Crust & Upper Mantle

• Mantle & Athenosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Why is the Inner Core solid?

• Extreme Heat

• High Pressure

• All the layers are solid

• It's made of rock

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for Earth's magnetic field?

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

• increases

• decreases

• goes up and down depending on the layer

• stays the same

Composed of all the water on or near the earth

• Hydrosphere 

• Biosphere 

• Atmosphere 

• Geosphere 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4