Earth's Layers - Unit 5

How many different layers does the inside of Earth have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

The thinnest layer of Earth is the:

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer of Earth contains various landforms?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of crust is thinner: oceanic or continental ?

• oceanic

• continental

The thickest layer of the Earth is the

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The mantle is:

• partially solid and partially molten (melted)

• 100 % solid

• 100 % molten (melted)

Which layer is mostly liquid iron ?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer is the hottest in temperature, yet is still a solid ?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Why is the inner core a solid, not a liquid like you would expect?

• The inner core is a thin layer.

• There is so much pressure pushing on the inner core.

• The inner core is furthest away from the Sun.

Which layer of the Earth generates magnetic fields?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust