Layers of Earth

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• atmosphere

• core

• mantle

Which layer of the Earth is divided into tectonic plates?

• crust

• lithosphere

• mantle

• outer core

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

• mantle

• core

• crustal layer

• outer core

Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid iron and nickel?

• Outer core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• crust

• outer core

• core

• mantle

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Atmosphere

• Mantle

• Crust

• Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the layer beneath the lithosphere called?

• mantle

• crust

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

Which layer of the Earth is believed to be in a liquid state?

• inner core

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• Deep core

• Inner core

• Mantle core

• Center core

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?

• Crust

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core