Earth's Layers & Rocks

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• core

• crust

• mantle

• atmosphere

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid iron and nickel?

• Inner core

• Crust

• Outer core

• Mantle

What type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Igneous rock

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Atmosphere

• Crust

• Core

• Mantle

What is the middle layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• core

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

• Crust

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core

What type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava on the Earth's surface?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

What is the thinnest layer of the earth

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer core