Earth's Structure Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• atmosphere

• core

• mantle

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and is divided into several large and small pieces called tectonic plates?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• mesosphere

• lithosphere

What is the second layer of the Earth, located beneath the crust?

• mantle

• atmosphere

• core

• crust

Which layer of the Earth is composed of semi-fluid rock and is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?

• upper mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

What is the innermost layer of the Earth, made up of solid iron and nickel?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Magma layer

• Crust

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of the Earth's crust and the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes?

• Crust

• Core

• Atmosphere

• Mantle

What is the name for the large pieces into which the Earth's lithosphere is broken?

• continental drift

• tectonic plates

• earthquakes

• volcanic eruptions

Which layer of the Earth is located beneath the mantle and is made up of liquid iron and nickel?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Crust

What is the process by which the Earth's lithosphere is broken into large pieces?

• Plate Tectonics

• Continental Drift

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core