Geosphere

What is the geosphere?

• Earth's atmosphere

• The part of Earth we can see and touch

• The water part of Earth

• Earth's outer space environment

How is the geosphere described in the passage?

• Like a big ocean

• Like a giant onion or jawbreaker candy

• Like a thick blanket

• Like a fluffy cloud

What is Earth's outermost layer called?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Core

• Atmosphere

Which features can be found in the Earth's crust?

• Beaches, deserts, and mountains

• Only mountains

• Only deserts

• Rivers and lakes

How does the passage describe the crust?

• Like the skin of an apple

• Like the yolk of an egg

• Like melted butter

• Like a metal ball

What is the mantle compared to?

• The crust of a pizza

• The white part of a hard-boiled egg

• The peel of an orange

What happens in the mantle due to high heat?

• Rocks stay solid

• Rocks melt and move slowly

• Water boils

• Air circulates

What are the two parts of Earth’s core?

• Crust and Mantle

• Outer core and inner core

• Mantle and inner core

• Crust and inner core

How is the outer core described in the passage?

• Solid metal like a ball

• Liquid metal like melted butter

• Cool and soft

• Hard and rocky

Why is the inner core solid despite being very hot?

• Because it’s close to the mantle

• Due to strong pressure keeping it solid

• Because it’s cold

• Due to its metallic composition