Earth's Layers Quiz

A student uses clay to construct a model of Earth. Which layer of the model should be the thinnest layer?

• the layer representing the mantle

• the layer representing the outer core

• the layer representing the inner core

• the layer representing the crust

Which of the following most likely causes Earth's inner core to be a solid?

• The pressure at the core is very high.

• The metals in the core are very heavy.

• The temperature of the core is very low.

• The chemicals in the core are very reactive.

On which major layer of Earth is soil found?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Earth is made of different layers that have varying or different characteristics. Which is the thickest layer?

• the mantle

• the inner core

• the outer core

• the crust

Which layers of Earth are mostly made of solid material?

• inner core and outer core

• crust and inner core

• crust and mantle

• mantle and outer core

Which of the following has the greatest direct influence on movement of the lithosphere or crust?

• the Sun

• the Moon

• Earth's core

• Earth's mantle

Earth is composed of four layers.

Scientists believe that as the Earth cooled, the denser materials sank to the center and the less dense materials rose to the top. The least dense layer is the...

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is the correct order of Earth's layers, from outside to inside?

• crust, core, mantle

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• mantle, crust, inner core, outer core

• core, crust, mantle

What layer of Earth is located just below the crust?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Continental shelf

• Outer core

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