Layers of Earth

What is the outermost layer of earth (Layer number 1)?

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• asthenosphere

Which layer is made of solid rock?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer is a dense, solid ball of metal?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer has the coldest temperatures?

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer has the hottest temperatures?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which layer is the most dense?

• inner core

• lithosphere

• mantle

• crust

What kind of crust do we live on?

• oceanic crust
• continental crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which statement is correct?

• As you move down through the layers pressure, density and temperature decreases.

• As you move down through the layers pressure, density and temperature increases.

What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers?

• it remains the same
• it increases then decreases
• it increases
• it decreases

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

True or False: It is possible to drill a mine all the way to the core of Earth?

• true

• False