Earth's Compositional Layers

Which layer of Earth is the plastic-like where tectonic plates float?

• outer core

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

• asthenosphere

Which layer of Earth is the middle layer?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• inner Core

• outer core

• mesosphere

What happens to pressure as you move from the crust to the core?

• pressure increases

• pressure stays the same

• pressure decreases

Which layer of Earth is the thickest?

• crust

• mantle

• core

• inner core

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

• crust

• lithosphere

• outer core

• inner core

What kind of crust do we live on?

• oceanic crust

• continental crust

Which type of crust is more dense?

• continental crust

• oceanic crust

There are 3 __________ layers of the earth.

• Mechanical

• Physical

• Compositional

• Liquid

Earth's compositional layers are based on their __________.

• Physical Properties

• Temperature

• State of Matter

• Chemical Composition

The __________ is the thinnest Compositional Layer.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core