Layers of the Earth

What layer is a shell of liquid iron and nickel that creates the Earth's magnetic field?

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What layer is the deepest layer beneath the Earth's surface at 1,500 miles and is a solid iron ball.

• Crust

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

What layer is the thickest layer of the Earth making up two thirds of its mass?

• Crust

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

What layer is the thinnest outer layer of the Earth and is made of minerals and rock?

• Crust

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

What layer helps to support the Earth's Crust?

• Crust

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

What layer is broken into plates like a puzzle because of the movement of the hot mantle?

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Outermost layer at 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Thickest layer at 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Super-heated liquid molten rock made of iron and nickel?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Deepest layer from the Earth's surface like an iron ball?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core