Layers of the Earth

Front

Which layer of the Earth is in a liquid state of matter?

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Outer Core

Front

Characteristics of the asthenosphere?

Back

Solid, but flowing

Front

The lithosphere is composed of rock that can be described as being...

Back

solid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Change observed moving from Earth's crust to outer core?

Back

Density changes from least to most dense.

Front

The lithosphere consists of the-

Back

upper mantle and crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

According to scientific data, which layer of Earth is the thickest?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer of the Earth is composed of material of the highest density? Options: Outer Core, Inner Core, Crust, Mantle

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which model best represents the inner and outer core of Earth based on their physical characteristics? Options: A metal ball bearing (solid) suspended in oil (liquid), Gelatin (red semi-solid) on top of a cracker (brittle solid), A ball of clay (solid) filled with water (liquid), Rubber ball (flexible solid) painted red (thin solid covering)

Back

A metal ball bearing (solid) suspended in oil (liquid)

Front

Oceans and other bodies of water are found on which layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which feature is accurate in a model of the Earth?

• A crust that is the thickest layer.
• An inner core that contains oceans.
• A thin mantle in the center of the model.
• A liquid outer core below the mantle.

Back

A liquid outer core below the mantle.