Layers of the Earth

Which of Earth's layers has the highest density?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Lithosphere

Identify the layers of the Earth:

a

b

c

d

Mantle

Crust

Outer Core

Inner Core

Identify the layers of the Earth:

a

b

c

d

Solid iron and nickel

Thin, rigid, and brittle.

Liquid iron and nickel

"Plastic", hot, and weak

Which of Earth's layers do humans live on?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Asthenosphere

Which of Earth's layers has the lowest density?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Asthenosphere

What does chemical differentiation have to do with the Earth's layers?

• Chemical differentiation has nothing to do with the layers of the Earth.

• The layers are organized by the densities of the material found within each layer.

• The layers are organized by the amount of different acids found within each layer.

• The layers are organized by the type of element found in each layer.

• The layers are organized by the amount of polyatomic ions found in each layer.

Which layer(s) of Earth are/is composed of iron and nickel?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Lithosphere

Click on the item that represents the inner core:

Click on the item that represents the outer core:

Click on the item that represents a layer of liquid iron and nickel: