Earth's Layers TN Ready 4th Grade TN Ready #1

Which arrow is pointed at Earth's outer core?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which of the following statements best describes the Earth's mantle?

• The mantle is made mostly of iron.

• The mantle makes up the majority of Earth's mass.

• The material in the mantle does not move.

• The mantle contains less heat than any other Earth layers.

Which of Earth's layers is composed of liquid metals?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

The crust is the outermost layer of Earth. Which of the following is a characteristic of Earth's crust?

• It makes up most of the Earth's mass.

• It is the warmest part of the Earth.

• It contains mostly melted metals.

• It is made up of mostly solid rock.

Which layer of the Earth is the coolest/coldest in temperature?

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

• mantle

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Which layer of the Earth is made almost completely of solid metal?

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

Which of the following parts of the Earth is a solid composed of nickel and iron?

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

Which of these describes the Earth's outer core?

• cold solid

• hot solid

• hot liquid

• cold liquid