Earth's Interior

What is the inner most layer of Earth?

• core
• outer core
• inner core
• asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Why is the inner core a solid?

• The inner core is solid because of movement of the outer core.

• The inner core is solid because of the freezing temperatures.

• The inner core is solid because of the extreme pressure from the other layers.

• The inner core is solid because of Earth's magnetic field.

Which layer is solid but flows like plastic?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• outer core

• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of Earth's layers is made of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust 
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which statement best describes Earth's crust and mantle?

• The crust is thicker and less dense than the mantle.

• The crust is thicker and more dense than the mantle.

• The crust is thinner and less dense than the mantle.

• The crust is thinner and more dense than the mantle.

Which of the following increases as depth increases into the Earth? (choose all that apply)

• time

• Pressure

• temperature

• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which layer contains BOTH the upper mantle and the crust?

• lithosphere
• atmosphere
• mesosphere
• athensosphere

Which layer is hottest?

• Crust
• Asthenosphere
• Mantle
• Core

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Which layer is MOST dense?

• Mantle
• Crust
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

Which is the source extremely high temperatures in the Earth?

• Volcanoes
• Solar Radiation
• Earthquakes
• Heat created by the formation of the earth