Earth's Layers

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

The soft layer of rock that the lithosphere moves on is the _________________________.

• core

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• crust

The crust and the uppermost mantle make up the solid layer of hard rock called the

• inner core
• asthenosphere
• lithosphere
• outer core

What layer is shown by letter A?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer core
• Inner core

What layer is shown by letter B?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer core
• Inner core

What layer is shown by letter C?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer core
• Inner core

What layer is shown by letter D?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer core
• Inner core

Which layer of Earth is characterized by rock that is like plastic, or soft enough to flow?

• asthenosphere

• crust

• lithosphere

• inner core

This is the outermost, rigid layer of the Earth, made up of two parts, is divided into pieces call tectonic plates.

• Inner Core
• Asthensophere
• Lithosphere
• Outer Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Oceanic crust is _____ than continental crust.

• denser

• less dense