Layers of the Earth

Which shows the order of the layers from COOLEST to HOTTEST?

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

• Trick question! All of the layers are the same temperature!

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer is made of "flowing" solid rock (think clay or pudding)?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made (mostly) of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the coolest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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