Geology Quiz

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

What is the outer layer of the Earth's physical structure called?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

What is the rigid outer part of the Earth consisting of the crust and upper mantle called?

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

What lies beneath the lithosphere and consists of partially molten rock?

• Lithosphere

• Inner Core

• Asthenosphere

• Outer Core

Which part of the Earth is divided into upper, middle, and lower regions?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

What is the thickest part of the Earth?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner Core

What is the solid iron and nickel part of the Earth called?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

What is the liquid iron and nickel part of the Earth called?

• Asthenosphere

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Lithosphere

What is the extreme temperature and pressure part of the Earth called?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

What is the outer layer of the Earth's physical structure called?

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

• Inner Core