Earth's Layers Quiz

On which major layer of Earth is soil found?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Earth is made of different layers that have varying or different characteristics. Which is the thickest layer?

• the mantle

• the inner core

• the outer core

• the crust

Which is the correct order of Earth's layers, from outside to inside?

• crust, core, mantle

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• mantle, crust, inner core, outer core

• core, crust, mantle

What layer of Earth is located just below the crust?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Continental shelf

• Outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A student uses clay to construct a model of Earth. Which layer of the model should be the thinnest layer?

• the layer representing the mantle

• the layer representing the outer core

• the layer representing the inner core

• the layer representing the crust

The CRUST is composed of

• Molten Lava

• Liquid Metal

• Solid Metal

• Rocks and Dirt

The Inner Core is composed of

• Molten Lava

• Liquid Metal

• Solid Metal

• Rocks and Dirt

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

• increases
• decreases
• goes up and down depending on the layer
• stays the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

_______ _____ is less dense and much thinner than continental crust.

• oceanic crust

• The mantle

• The lithosphere

• The asthenosphere