Exploring Earth's Layers Quiz

Which layer of the Earth is known for its slow-flowing hot solid rock?

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer Core

What is the innermost layer of the Earth composed of solid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is divided into oceanic and continental types?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What layer is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field?

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Inner Core

Which type of crust is primarily composed of basaltic rock?

• Lithosphere

• Oceanic Crust

• Volcanic Arc

• Continental Crust

What is the Earth's solid outer shell that includes the crust and upper mantle?

• Outer Core

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Lithosphere

Which layer allows the movement of tectonic plates and is semifluid?

• Outer Core

• Mesosphere

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

On which layer do humans live?

• Asthenosphere

• Oceanic Crust

• Inner Core

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Mantle

What is the only liquid layer of the Earth?

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Crust