Layers of the Earth

Which layer of Earth is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

The (a)   has two different types, oceanic and continental.

Where does convection occur?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which state of matter is the outer core?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• semi-solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The inner core is (a)   even though the iron is at extremely high temperatures.

What event did scientists study to determine that there were 4 layers of Earth?

• mountains

• volcanoes

• earthquakes

• land slides

Which layer is responsible for the heat needed for convection to occur?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of Earth is the coolest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

In order to have convection, the (a)   had to be semi-solid and have varying temperatures.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4