Layers of Earth Quiz

Which layer of Earth do scientists believe is most likely made of solid metals?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

A diagram of Earth’s layers is provided. Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer scientists believe to be in a liquid state?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A diagram of Earth’s layers is provided. Where in the diagram might you expect to find rocks of the lowest density?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which is the best description of the characteristics of the asthenosphere?

• Solid, but flowing

• Liquid, but dense

• Hot, but solid metal

• Brittle, but shifting

The lithosphere is composed of rock that can be described as being -

• liquid

• solid

• dense

• flowing

Which of the following best describes a change one would observe in moving from Earth’s crust downward to the outer core?

• Pressure would change from very high to none

• Density would change from least to most dense

• Plasticity would change from flexible to rigid

• Heat would change from relatively hot to cool

The lithosphere consists of the –

• upper mantle and the crust.

• lower mantle and the outer core.

• inner and outer core.

• crust and the entire mantle.

What layer of the earth is composed of material of the highest density?

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Mantle

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