Layers of the Earth

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter C?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter D?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Geologists know that the Earth has layers by using data collected from:

• Seismic waves

• Telescopes

• Submarines

• Iphones

The most dense layer of the Earth is:

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

What do geologists do?

• Study space

• Study air

• Study trees

• Study Earth and rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter A?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The layers of Earth are in the order they are in because:

• It keeps us safe

• It holds the Earth together

• Its pretty

• The different layers have different densities

The least dense layer of the Earth is the:

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of solid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the main reason the Earth's crust is less dense than the mantle?

• It contains more metals

• It is cooler

• It contains more silicate minerals

• It is under less pressure