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Layers of the Earth

Layers of the Earth

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-1

Standards-aligned

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16 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hot, molten metal layer that surrounds the Earth's inner core

Back

outer core

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The asthenosphere is part of which layer?

Back

mantle

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If pressure increases with depth, which layer would you expect to feel the most pressure?

Back

inner core

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer is broken into separate sections called plates?

Back

lithosphere

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made up of both crust and mantle?

Back

lithosphere

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where on Earth would the crust be the thickest?

Back

mountains

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Scientist use ___________ evidence from rock samples to make inferences about Earth's interior.

Back

direct

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