Earth's Layers Graded Quiz

Which of Earth's layers has these properties?

• -The thinnest layer

  ~ 0-100 km thick

• - coolest layer

• -LEAST pressure

• -made of solid rock under the ocean or land

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of Earth's layers has these properties?

• ~ 2900 km thick

• ~1800 - 6600 degrees Fahrenheit

• -pressure that is less than the outer core

• -made of HOT, GOOEY MAGMA

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of Earth's layers has these properties?

• ~ 2250km thick

• - 8000 degrees Fahrenheit

• -pressure that is less than the inner core

• -made of LIQUID metals iron and nickel

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of Earth's layers has these properties?

• ~ 1200 km thick

• - 9000 degrees Fahrenheit

• - HIGHEST pressure

• -made of SOLID metals iron and nickel

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is the thickest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is the thinnest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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Which layer is a solid that behaves like a liquid due to the hot, gooey magma?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which fact is true about the inner core layer of Earth?

• The inner core contains the least amount of pressure.

• The inner core is Earth's thinnest layer.

• The inner core is hotter than the surface of the sun.

• The inner core provides the magma for volcanoes.

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the crust?

• A

• B

• C

• D