Earth's Systems

Which layer of Earth do scientists believe is most likely made of solid metals?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

In the diagram, which layer is believed to be in a liquid state?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the best description of the characteristics of the asthenosphere?

• solid but flowing

• liquid but dense

• hot but solid metal

• brittle but shifting

What would be the best model of the earth's layers?

• A metal ball bearing (solid) suspended in oil (liquid)

• Gelatin (red semi-solid) on top of a cracker (brittle solid)

• A ball of clay (solid) filled with water (liquid)

• Rubber ball (flexible solid) painted red (thin solid covering)

Igneous and sedimentary rocks could each be changed into metamorphic rock if they are changed by -

• weathering.

• organisms,

• pressure.

• cementation.

Sedimentary rock can contain evidence of life because of all the following are properties of sedimentary rock EXCEPT -

• it can be made from mud.

• it is created under the ocean.

• it is formed by melting rock.

• it can contain organic material.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Divergent boundaries cause

• ridges

• plateaus

• mountains

• beaches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Convergent boundaries make

• mountains

• earthquakes

• tsunamis

• trenches

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Sedimentary rock can be changed into igneous rock if sediments are –

• compacted.

• deposited.

• weathered.

• melted.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1