Earths Layers ana Composition

Which layer of Earth is solid and made of iron and nickel?

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Crust

What is the lithosphere made of?

• Mantle and core

• Crust and upper mantle

• Outer core and crust

• Inner core and mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which type of rock forms from cooled magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossil

What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

• Melting and cooling

• Pressure and heat

• Erosion and deposition

• Evaporation

Which layer is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Crust

Magma is found in the crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Evidence helps scientists understand Earth’s interior.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The ______ is the outermost solid layer of Earth.

Rocks that form from layers of sediment are called ______.

Which process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Crystallization

• Heat and pressure

• Melting and solidification

• Compaction and cementation