Earth's Layers

What is a word that essentially means "weak ball?"

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• lithologist

• geosphere

Which layer is the largest layer of the Earth?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which form of heat transfer is in the asthenosphere and causes the tectonic plates to move around?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer of Earth is broken up into tectonic plates?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• core

Which layer(s) of Earth make up the lithosphere? Check all that apply.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer(s) of Earth make up the asthenosphere? Check all that apply.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the only liquid layer of the Earth?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer(s) of Earth are made of less-dense materials such as silicates? Check all that apply.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer(s) of Earth are made of denser materials such as iron and nickel? Check all that apply.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of these are types of crust? Select all that apply?

• continental

• oceanic

• mantle

• plastic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3