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Layers of the Earth

Layers of the Earth

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-2

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the thick layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, where convection currents occur.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are convection currents?

Back

Convection currents are the movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density, occurring in the mantle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the inner core and the outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

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