Layers of the Earth

Where do convection currents happen?

• Crust

• Asthenosphere

• Inner Core

• Lithosphere

• Outer Core

What layer of the Earth do we live on?

(a)  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the core made of?

• Iron and Nickel

• Solid Rock

• Grass

• I like corn

The inner core is made of liquid iron and nickel

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which layer is shown in red?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core. 

• mantle
• outer core
• inner core
• crust

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core