Understanding the Earth's Layers Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• atmosphere

• mantle

• core

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

• crust

• atmosphere

• core

• mantle

What is the middle layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• atmosphere

• mantle

• core

Which layer of the Earth is made up of molten rock?

• Outer core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• outer core

• middle core

• upper core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Atmosphere

• Inner core

• Crust

• Mantle

What is the Earth's crust made up of?

• solid rocks and minerals

• layers of ice and snow

• fossilized remains of ancient creatures

• liquid lava and magma

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Mantle

• Inner core

• Crust

• Outer core

What is the Earth's mantle made up of?

• volcanic ash

• liquid lava

• solid rock material

• fossilized remains

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

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust