Layers of the Earth and Rock Cycle Review

Which layer is shown in red?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's crust?

• Solid, rocky

• Liquid, metallic

• Semisolid, convecting

• Dense, extremely hot

The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core. 

• mantle
• outer core
• inner core
• crust

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust to the inner core?

• Pressure Decreases
• Pressure Increases
• Nothing

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust to the inner core?

• Decreases
• Increases
• Nothing

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density?

• crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which layer is shown in orange?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which shows the order of the layers from COOLEST to HOTTEST?

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

• Trick question! All of the layers are the same temperature!

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4