Earth Layers Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• mantle

• crust

• atmosphere

• core

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Crust

• Mantle

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

• Gold, silver, platinum, copper

• Mercury, lead, uranium, radium

• Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, helium

• Oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Where do tectonic plates exist in the Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust called?

• mantle

• atmosphere

• crust

• core

What is the temperature of the mantle?

• 200°C to 400°C

• 50°C to 100°C

• 500°C to 900°C

• 1000°C to 1500°C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the main component of the Earth's mantle?

• granite

• iron ore

• silicate rock

• limestone

What is the thickness of the Earth's mantle?

• 100 kilometers

• 2,900 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

• 700 kilometers

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Gas

• Solid

What is the main element present in the outer core?

• iron

• gold

• copper

• aluminum

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1