Earth's Layers

Which statement best describes the crust?

• The crust is divided into sections and made of some of the densest rocks found in Earth.

• It is the outermost layer of Earth, composed of solid rock, and divided into sections called plates.

• The crust is made out of solid nickel and iron.

• The crust is made of molten rock that flows like a thick, gooey syrup.

Which letter denotes the Earth's inner core?

• A

• B

• D

• C

Earth’s magnetic field is located in this layer of the Earth.

• inner core

• lithosphere

• outer core

• mantle

The lower part of the crust (rocky layer)and rigid upper part of the mantle is called

• outer core

• crust

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

The letter C on represents which layer of the earth?

• lithosphere

• asthenospere

• inner core

• outer core

The thickest layer of Earth, composed of molten rock

• mantle

• oceanic crust

• continental crust

• lithosphere

This plasticity layer which is flexible that the plates move around on

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• continental crust

• mantle

This layer is composed of liquid iron and nickel.

• crust

• outer core

• inner core

• oceanic crust

The _____________________ is a thin, rocky layer that is broken into separate moving plates.

• continental crust

• mantle

• lithosphere

• inner core

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Which letter represents the crust?

• A

• B

• C

• D