Earth Layers Quiz

Which layer of the Earth is located between the crust and the core?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Inner core

How does the thickness of the Earth's crust compare to the thickness of the mantle?

• The crust is thicker than the mantle

• The mantle is thicker than the crust

• The crust and mantle have the same thickness

• The thickness of the crust and mantle varies depending on location

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for plate tectonics?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Inner core

How does the temperature of the Earth's core compare to the temperature of the Earth's crust?

• The core is hotter than the crust

• The crust is hotter than the core

• The temperature of the core and crust is the same

• The temperature of the core and crust varies depending on location

What is the primary difference between the Earth's inner core and outer core?

• The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid

• The inner core is denser than the outer core

• The inner core is hotter than the outer core

• The inner core and outer core have the same composition

How does the rigidity of the Earth's crust compare to the rigidity of the Earth's mantle?

• The crust is more rigid than the mantle

• The mantle is more rigid than the crust

• The rigidity of the crust and mantle is the same

• The rigidity of the crust and mantle varies depending on location

How does the density of the Earth's mantle compare to the density of the Earth's crust?

• The mantle is denser than the crust

• The crust is denser than the mantle

• The density of the mantle and crust is the same

• The density of the mantle and crust varies depending on location

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for volcanic activity?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Inner core

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

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Inner core

What is the primary difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

• The lithosphere is solid, while the asthenosphere is liquid

• The lithosphere is denser than the asthenosphere

• The lithosphere is rigid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid

• The lithosphere and asthenosphere have the same composition