Winter Benchmark Review

Which layer is composed of rock and soil? 

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

Which layer has the highest pressure? 

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

Which layer is composed of very HOT, SOLID rock that flows like plastic?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Oceanic Crust

What is the thinnest layer?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

This is the only liquid layer.

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

Which layer is solid iron and nickle?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

A mineral is a _______________, naturally occurring solid that has as crystal structure.

• Living

• Inorganic

• Rock

• Small

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The hardest mineral is the ______________.

• Diamond
• Corundum
• Topaz
• Calcite

____________ describes how a mineral's surface reflects light.

• Hardness 
• Luster
• Color
• Streak

________________ is the color of a mineral in its powdered form.

• Streak
• Shape
• Magnetism
• Luster