Layers of the Earth

Which layer is solid and the thickest layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which is the middle layer of the Earth under the crust?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which is the solid center of the Earth that is very hot and under great pressure?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which is the molten layer that surrounds the inner core?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The ______________________ is the layer of the Earth that supports life.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The ________________________ and the _____________________ are both composed of liquid rock made of iron and other metals. Intense heat keeps the rock liquid. (Select two answers)

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The _____________________ is hot enough to melt metal, but remains solid due to intense pressure. This layer gives the Earth its gravitational pull.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

At the very center of the Earth is the ________________________.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

The ___________________’s temperature averages 22°C. It is made of minerals and solid rocks

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The _____________________________ is the hottest layer at 5,000-6,000°C.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core