Science Quiz 1

the center of the earth

• crust

• mantle

• core

the thin outer layer of the earth

• crust

• mantle

• core

the middle layer of the earth

• crust

• mantle

• core

seems to be made of many pieces called plates

• crust

• mantle

• core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

very hot and under extreme pressure

• crust

• mantle

• core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

makes up most of the earth’s mass

• crust

• mantle

• core

Scientists who study the structure, rocks, and minerals of the earth are called _______.

Hot melted rock under the surface of the earth is called _______.

Magma that flows out onto the surface of the earth is called _______.

Weathering produces small bits of weathered rock called _______.