Layers of the Earth

Front

The picture shows a model of Earth's layers. Which is Layer 4?

Back

the inner core

Front

In which of Earth's layers are the convection currents?

Back

the mantle

Front

The lithosphere is broken into a series of large moving slabs of rock called __________.

Back

tectonic plates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Which statement BEST describes one difference between Earth's mantle and crust?

Options: The mantle is thin compared to the crust, The mantle is less dense than the crust, The mantle is hot compared to the crust, The mantle is cool compared to the crust.

Back

The mantle is hot compared to the crust.

Front

If you constructed a model of the Earth, which layer should be the thinnest?

Back

the layers representing the crust

Front

Why is Earth's inner core solid when it is so hot? Why doesn't it melt?

Back

The pressure is so high it cannot melt.

Front

Which statement BEST describes Earth's crust?

Back

The crust is separated into layers called tectonic plates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Which layer of Earth is thought to be entirely liquid?

Back

the outer core

Front

If you were to dig all the way to Earth's core, starting at the crust, what would you notice about the temperature?

Back

the temperature would increase

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What two common elements MOSTLY make up Earth's crust? Options: nickel and iron, iron and magnesium, silicon and oxygen, only iron

Back

silicon and oxygen

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1