Layers of Earth

Layers of Earth

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
HS-ESS2-3, MS-PS1-4, MS-ESS2-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the layers of the Earth in order from the outside to the inside?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid metal?

Back

Outer core.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the characteristic of the asthenosphere?

Back

It is plastic-like and slowly flowing.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock primarily makes up the ocean floor?

Back

Basalt.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can the Earth's crust be compared to a common object?

Back

It can be compared to the shell of a hard-boiled egg.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main composition of the mantle?

Back

Silicate minerals, primarily composed of magnesium and iron.

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