6.10A - Layers of the Earth

Which layer is made of the most solid rock?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer is made of solid iron and nickel?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer has the coolest temperatures?

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer has the hottest temperatures?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

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Which compositional layer is the least dense?

• inner core

• lithosphere

• mantle

• crust

Which layer causes the earth's magnetic field?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which word best describes the lithosphere?

• liquid

• rigid

• bendable

• metal

Which statement is correct?

• As you move up through the layers, the pressure increases.

• As you move down through the layers pressure increases.

• As you move down through the layers, pressure decreases.

• As you move up down through the layers, pressure remains the same.

What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers?

• it remains the same

• it increases then decreases

• it increases

• it decreases

The lithosphere includes the _____ and part of the _____.

• core, crust

• crust, core

• mantle, core

• crust, mantle