Earth

What are the two kinds of crust that the Earth has?

• Oceanic and Crustatious Crust
• Oceanic and Continental Crust
• Optic and Continental Crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

As scientists explore deeper and deeper into Earth's crust, what have they noticed about temperature and pressure?

• both temperature and pressure decrease
• both temperature and pressure increase
• pressure increases while temperature decreases
• temperature increases while pressure decreases

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density?

• upper mantle
• lower mantle
• inner core
• outer core

True or False
The Earth's thin shell of hard rock is called the crust.

• True
• False

True or FalseThe most abundant elements in the Earth's crust are silicon and oxygen.

• True
• False

4. What layer is the hottest?

• Core
• Crust
• Mantle

5. Which layer is the thickest?

• Core
• Crust
• Mantle

Which layer is made up of iron and nickel?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Inner Core
• Lithosphere

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest? 

• Crust
• Mantle
• Inner Core
• Outer Core

Identify each layer - #15.

• Lithosphere
• Mantle
• Crust
• Asthenosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3