Earth's Geospheric Layers

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• ocean, desert, forest

• volcano, earthquake, tsunami

• sky, clouds, atmosphere

• crust, mantle, and core

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and is the thinnest layer?

• mantle

• core

• atmosphere

• crust

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is made up of molten rock and metal?

• outer core

• middle core

• upper mantle

• solid crust

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest and is made up of semi-solid rock?

• Outer core

• Mantle

• Inner core

• Crust

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• atmosphere

• crust

• mantle

• core

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the magnetic field?

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Crust

What is the temperature like in the inner core of the Earth?

• Extremely low

• Moderate

• Extremely high

• Varies throughout the year

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is made up of mostly molten iron and nickel?

• inner core

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

What is the name of the process through which the Earth's layers are constantly moving and changing?

• volcanic eruption

• continental drift

• earthquake

• plate tectonics