Layers of the Earth Quiz

What is the crust of the earth made of?

• Lava

• Molten rock

• Solid rock

• Metal

The mantle is the ______ layer from the inner core.

• Closest

• Farthest

• Coolest

• Hottest

What is the mantle made up of?

• Solid rock

• Lava

• Molten rock (magma)

• Metal

Why is the upper mantle more solid than the lower part of the mantle?

• It is hotter

• It is under less pressure

• It is cooled by the inner core

• It is not as hot

What is the inner core made of?

• Molten metal

• Solid metal

• Molten rock

• Solid rock

Why is it hard to study the center of the earth?

• It is not interesting

• It is too close to the surface

• We have already studied it completely

• We haven't been able to physically go down or send something down far enough to study it

What can we use to study the inside of the earth?

• Telescopes and satellites

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Microscopes and x-rays

• Diving and drilling equipment

When studying the earth we can use ______ and ______.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What layer of the Earth lies directly above the mantle?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

What is the primary method scientists use to study the structure of the Earth's interior?

• Deep sea diving

• Seismic wave analysis

• Satellite imaging

• Direct sampling by drilling