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Layers of the Earth

Layers of the Earth

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-PS4-2, MS-ESS2-1

+3

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What layer of the Earth is made up of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a seismic wave?

Back

A wave of energy produced by an earthquake.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What force builds up features on Earth's surface?

Back

Constructive force.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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