New Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the name of the layer labeled Area 1?

Back

lithosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thickest layer? Options: the inner core, the crust, the mantle, the outer core

Back

the mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth is made mostly of metal (iron and nickel)?

Back

core

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

Is Earth's crust the thickest layer?

Back

False

Front

Is Earth's crust the hottest layer?

Back

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Is Earth's crust the least dense layer?

Back

True

Front

The name of the innermost layer is:

the crust

,

the mantle

,

the outer core

,

the inner core

Back

the inner core

Front

The innermost layer is under the greatest amount of pressure.

Back

True

Front

The hottest layer of Earth is

Back

the inner core.

Front

The outer core is mainly composed of:
- solid iron and nickel
- liquid iron and nickel
- semi-solid magma
- granite and basalt

Back

liquid iron and nickel