Layers of Earth and Heat Transfer Quiz Review

The correct order of the Earth's layers starting from the OUTSIDE going IN is

• crust, inner core, mantle, outer core

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

The lithosphere is composed of rock that can be described as being...

• liquid.

• solid.

• dense.

• flowing.

Which layer is described as plastic-like and slowly flowing?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• crust

• inner crust

Which of the following statements are true?

• As you go deeper into Earth, pressure increases.

• As you go deeper into Earth, temperature increases.

• As you go deeper into Earth, the particles are packed tighter together (increasing density).

• All of the above.

Which layer is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made of solid iron & nickel?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

Which layer is made of the most solid rock?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• crust

What is the outer core made of?

• solid rock
• solid metal
• melted rock
• melted metal

Which of the following would be an accurate feature to include in a model of Earth?

• A crust that is the thickest layer
• An inner core that contains oceans
• A thin mantle in the center of the model
• A liquid outer core below the mantle

What are the two types of Earth's Crust?

• Oceanic and Continental

• water and land

• ocean and dessert

• crust and mantle