Layers of the Earth

Which layer contains the gases we breathe?

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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!

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made of "flowing" solid rock (think silly putty or slime)?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID 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 is the coolest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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 the following is true regarding the composition of the lithosphere?

• The lithosphere is mostly liquid, with some medium-density materials, such as silicon.

• The lithosphere is more plastic and flows slowly compared to the solid crust of Earth.

• The lithosphere includes the core and the lower portion of the mantle.

• The lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, which is sold and rigid.