6.E.2.1 Vocabulary Quiz

Which Earth layer contains convection currents that are believed to be responsible for the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates?

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer is the outermost layer of Earth

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Mantle

Which layer is solid nickel and iron?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

What is the term that describes the crust and the upper part of the mantle?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• The world

• Crust

Which action fuels the convection cell in Earth’s mantle?

• heat from the sun

• heat from the core

• water in the mantle

• movement of the crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which phrase best describes the composition of Earth’s surface?

• mostly water, and some solid rock

• mostly solid rock, and some water

• mostly liquid rock, and some water

• mostly water, and some liquid rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer of Earth is located directly under the crust?

• atmosphere

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

Which of the following evidence has led scientists to conclude that there are different layers within Earth’s interior?

• analysis of earthquake wave data

• measurement of Earth’s diameter

• rock samples taken from Earth’s core

• temperatures taken within each layer