Geosphere Refresher

Geosphere Refresher

Multiple Choice

Which one of the answers below puts the 3 Major Layers in order from the outermost region of the earth to the inner most region of earth?

• core -> mantle -> crust

• mantle -> core -> crust

• crust -> mantle -> core

• core -> crust -> mantle

Multiple Choice

Which of the 3 major layers of the Geosphere is the thinnest.

• Crust

• The earth is not made up of layers

• Mantel

• Core

Multiple Choice

Which of the 3 major layers of the Geosphere makes up the most of the Earths mass

• Crust

• The earth is not made up of layers

• Mantel

• Core

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct about the lithosphere?

• It is the solid, outer layer of the Earth and is a cool, rigid layer

• It is the liquid, outer layer of the Earth and is a cool, rigid layer

• It is the solid, outer layer of the Earth and is a hot, rigid layer

• Fake News!

Multiple Choice

What is the center of the Earth mostly made of?

• copper and iron

• Iron and nickel

• nickel and copper

Multiple Select

Select all the layers of the Geosphere based on their physical properties.

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• outer core

• inner core

Poll

The inner core is __________.

• Solid

• Liquid