Earth's Layers Quiz

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

• Various elements and minerals

• Water and air

• Metals and gemstones

• Only rocks and soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What are the characteristics of the mantle in terms of density and composition?

• Less dense than the Earth's core and composed of solid rock

• Denser than the Earth's crust and composed of liquid metal

• Denser than the Earth's crust and composed of solid rock

• Less dense than the Earth's crust and composed of liquid metal

What are the properties of the outer core?

• Gaseous oxygen and carbon dioxide composition

• Solid gold and silver composition

• Liquid iron and nickel composition

• Molten lava and rock composition

What is the density of the inner core and what is its structure?

• The density of the inner core is 10.0 grams per cubic centimeter, and its structure is a mixture of solid and liquid.

• The density of the inner core is about 12.8 to 13.1 grams per cubic centimeter, and its structure is solid.

• The density of the inner core is 5.3 grams per cubic centimeter, and its structure is liquid.

• The density of the inner core is 20.5 grams per cubic centimeter, and its structure is gaseous.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What are the two types of crust found on Earth?

• Continental and oceanic crust

• Desert and tundra crust

• Magma and lava crust

• Volcanic and sedimentary crust

What is the thickness of the oceanic crust compared to the continental crust?

• Thinner

• Equal

• Thicker

• Non-existent

How does the density of the mantle compare to the crust?

• The mantle is denser than the crust.

• The mantle is less dense than the crust.

• The density of the mantle and crust are equal.

• The density of the mantle is unrelated to the density of the crust.

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What is the main element that makes up the inner core?

• copper

• aluminum

• gold

• iron