Layers of the Earth Quiz

Which layer of the Earth is known for being solid and dense?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of silicate rocks?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the main characteristic of oceanic crust?

• Less dense

• Very dense

• Made of gas

• Transparent

What is the main characteristic of continental crust?

• Very dense

• Less dense

• Made of liquid

• Invisible

Which type of crust is typically found under continents?

• Oceanic crust

• Continental crust

• Atmospheric crust

• Mantle crust

What is the outer layer of the mantle called?

• Lithosphere

• Athenoshpere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which layer extends all the way down to the Earth's core?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

What fraction of the Earth's mass does the core make up?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is the density of the outer core like?

• Very light

• Very dense

• Very thin

• Very soft

What is the color of the outer mantle in the diagram?

• Blue

• Red

• Orange

• Yellow