Unit 4, Part 1 Review

Which of the following have the layers of the Earth in order from the outermost layer to the innermost layers?

• Mantle, crust, inner core, outer core
• Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
• Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
• Crust, outer core, mantle, inner core

The _____________ is broken up into plates & flows (moves) slowly due to convection currents.

• atmosphere

• core

• asthenosphere

• Earth's crust (lithosphere)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

All of the following are results of plate tectonics EXCEPT....

• formation of mountains
• volcanic eruptions
• global warming
• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which is the largest layer of our Earth?

• Atmosphere
• Mantle
• Crust
• Core

Both the inner core and outer core are made of iron and nickel; however there is a distinct difference in the makeup of these layers. What is it?

• The inner core is located closer to the Earth's surface than the outer core
• The inner core is larger than the outer core
• The inner core is made of copper, while the outer core is made of iron
• The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

The ___________ of the Earth is the smallest being only 10-30 miles thick.

• crust
• atmosphere
• mantle
• core

The Earth's _______________ extends from the surface into space. This layer is "invisible" but plays a vital role in our ability to live on the Earth.

• atmosphere
• core
• ocean
• mountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The lithosphere of the Earth includes what two layers of Earth?

• core and lower mantle

• crust and lower mantle
• crust and upper mantle

• mantle and outer core

These are large pieces of the lithosphere that have cracks, or breaks, and are often the site of large earthquakes and/or volcanoes.

• mantle

• continental drift
• tectonic plates

• magma chambers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

All of the following are TRUE about the continental and oceanic crust EXCEPT...

• Oceanic crust is thinner than continental crust

• continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust

• Iron and Magnesium are the two main minerals in the continental crust

• Oceanic crust is mainly basalt & gabbro while the continental crust is mostly granite