Layers of the Earth

The outermost layer of the Earth is called the

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

This thin layer of the Earth is made of cool, solid rock.

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

We live on this layer of the Earth.

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

This layer of the Earth is between the crust and the outer core.

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

A crack in the Earth between two tectonic plates is called a

• crackle

• earthquake

• mantle

• fault

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This layer is 85% of the Earth's weight and is 1900 miles thick and is a hot solid.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

The lithosphere is made of the

• crust and inner core

• upper (outer) mantle and crust

• inner core and the outer core

• outer core and mantle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

When two tectonic plates move it may cause a(n)

• tornado

• lithosphere

• fault

• earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The mantle is denser than the _____________ because it has more iron and magnesium.

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

• the entire Earth

This layer is made of hot liquid iron and nickel.

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust