Physical Layers of Earth

What parts of the Earth make up the lithosphere?

• Crust and Upper Mantle

• Crust Only

• Upper Mantle Only

• Upper Outer Core and Mantle

What is the difference between the outer core and inner core? 

• the outer core is a liquid and the inner core is a solid

• the inner core is a liquid and the outer core is a solid

• the outer core is made of granite and the inner core is made of iron

• The outer core has more pressure than the inner core

Which layer is a solid that can flow like a liquid?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

• inner core

Which layer is hard or rigid?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• outer core

Which layer is the most dense?

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

• asthenosphere

• inner core

What layer is the hottest?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

Which layer is the most dense?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

What is the lower mantle called?

• mesosphere

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• outer core

Which layer of the Earth is divided into tectonic plates?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer is labeled with the letter "F"?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• outer core