Earth's Layers Quiz

If an object is less dense it will.....

• sink

• float

If an object is more dense it will.....

• sink

• float

Which of the following lists Earth's layers in order from outermost to innermost?

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Answer explanation

Which layer is made of liquid metal (Fe and Ni)?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer can be described as either Oceanic or Continental?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

You live, breathe, and eat on this layer.

• Outer Core
• Inner Core
• Mantle
• Crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What are the two types of crust?

• Continental and Landforms

• Oceanic and Mountains

• Mountains and Landforms

• Oceanic and Continental

Which layer is considered the thinnest layer?

• Mesosphere
• Core
• Mantle
• Crust

Which layer is represented in yellow?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1