Layers of the Earth's Crust

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called? 

• Mantle

• Innercore

• Outercore

• Crust

A dense ball of solid iron and nickel.

• crust

• inner core

• mantle 

• outer core

How many layers of the Earth's CORE are there?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

• increases

• decreases

• goes up and down depending on the layer

• stays the same

The theory that Earth's crust is divided into plates that are always moving is called _____________________________.

• Plates

• Plate tectonics

• Seismograph

• Crust theory

A ____________ is an opening that allows magma to reach Earth's surface.

• Earthquake

• Fault

• Volcano

• Crust

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the mantle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth known as the outer core?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the crust?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the inner core?

• A

• B

• C

• D