Layers of the Earth Test Adams

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?

• layer A

• layer B

• layer C

• layer D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's crust?

• Solid, rocky

• Liquid, metallic

• Semisolid, convecting

• Dense, extremely hot

Which of Earth's layers is best described as liquid metal?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

What letter in the diagram identifies the layer that is composed of moving continental and oceanic plates?

• layer A

• layer B

• layer C

• layer D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What does layer D show?

• upper mantle

• lower mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer of Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

The central or inner most part of the earth, made of 2 layers.  

• Mantle 
• Crust
• Core

What two layers make up the core?  

• Mesosphere and 
  Asthenosphere 
• Inner and Outer core
• Lithosphere and Outer Core
• Inner core and Mesosphere

Outer most layer of the earth.

• Core
• Mantle 
• Crust

Includes the crust and upper mantle that is divided into several constant moving plates of solid rock that floats on the layer below it. 

• Asthenosphere 
• Mesosphere
• Lithosphere 
• Crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3