Layers of the Earth

Which layer is shown in red?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is shown in orange?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is shown in yellow?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is shown in brown?

• 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

Which layer is made of "flowing" solid rock (think clay or pudding)?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core