Layers of Earth

The correct order of the Earth's layers starting from the OUTSIDE going IN is

• crust, inner core, mantle, outer core

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Which layer is made of liquid metal (Fe and Ni)?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made of slightly molten rock?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which layer can be compared to the shell of a hard-boiled egg?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of the following statements are true?

• As you go deeper into Earth, pressure increases.

• As you go deeper into Earth, temperature increases.

• As you go deeper into Earth, the particles are packed tighter together (increasing density).

• All of the above.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which two types of evidence have scientists used to learn about Earth's interior?

• maps and satellites

• minerals and elements

• rock samples and seismic waves

• drills and maps

True or False: It is possible to drill a mine all the way to the core of Earth?

• true

• False