Earth's Layer's Review

What is the correct order of the earth's layers from inside to outside?

• inner core, mantle, outer core, crust

• outer core, inner core, mantle, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Which is the thinnest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is the hottest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is the coolest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Select ALL layers that are solid.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is true about oceanic crust?

• It is thinner and less dense than continental crust.

• It is thinner and more dense than continental crust.

• It is thicker and more dense than continental crust.

• It is thicker and less dense than continental crust.

Which is true about continental crust?

• It is thinner and more dense than oceanic crust.

• It is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust.

• It is thicker and more dense than oceanic crust.

• It is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?

• crust
• inner core
• mantle
• lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A dense ball of solid iron and nickel.

• crust
• inner core
• mantle 
• outer core

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth

• increases
• decreases 
• goes up or down depending on the layer
• stays the same