Layers of Earth

The correct order of the Earth's layers starting from the OUTSIDE going IN is

• crust, inner core, mantle, outer core

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Which layer is made of liquid metal (Fe and Ni)?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made of slightly molten rock?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer can be described as either Oceanic or Continental?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which layer causes the lithospheric plates to move?

• asthenosphere

• inner core

• crust

• basalt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer is described as plastic-like and slowly flowing?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• crust

• inner crust

Which layer can be compared to the shell of a hard-boiled egg?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core