Earth's Layers

What is the inner most layer of Earth?

• core

• inner core

• outer core

• asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of the earth is completely Liquid?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

What layer has a solid inner part and a liquid outer part?

• crust

• core

• mantle

• none

Which layer is the thickest?

• mantle

• crust

• core

• all of them are the same size

What describes the outer core?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

This layer of Earth is solid Iron and Nickel.

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

What is the name of layer Z?

• crust

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the name of layer Y?

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• inner core

Where is heat and pressure the greatest in the Earth?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

How have scientists been able to infer the internal structure of Earth without being able to directly observe inside the Earth?

• Scientists analyze how earthquake waves move through Earth's interior.

• Scientists use satellite radar and sonar technologies to map Earth's internal layers.

• Scientists make educated guesses about Earth's internal structure based on previous hypothesis.

• Scientists study different types of rocks from many different locations on Earth's surface.