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