Earth's Layers Practice Test

Which layer of the earth is made of solid metals?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the earth is made of liquid metals?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

How does Earth's Inner core differ from the outer core?

• The inner core is solid, the outer core is liquid

• The inner core is liquid, the outer core is solid

• The inner core is divided into plates, the outer core is not

• The outer core is divided into plates the inner core is not

Where does the energy that causes earthquakes come from?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Strong winds from storms

• Waves and tides in the ocean

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a part of the earth's lithosphere?

• Mountains, rocks, dirt, and sand

• Convection Currents

• Iron snow in the outer core

• Earth's magnetic field

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer of the earth is the thickest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which layer of the earth is made up of iron and nickel? Select all that are correct.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The mantle layer is in what state of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Semi-solid

Which layer of the earth has the greatest density?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core