Layers of the Earth Quiz

The outermost layer of the earth

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

• mantle

The thickest layer of the earth that lies between the crust and outer core

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

A liquid layer of the earth located between the mantle and inner core

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

The solid, innermost layer of the earth

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

Where do convection currents occur

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

Earth's layers are made up of different elements.

• True

• False

Some of the Earth's layers are not solid and are able to flow.

• True

• False

All of the layers have nearly identical densities.

• True

• False

Pressure increases as you move toward the center of earth.

• True

• False

The inner core is a liquid because it is so hot.

• True

• False