Layers of the Earth Quiz

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is mostly liquid?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for plate tectonics?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the main element found in the Earth's core?

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Iron

• Carbon

What is the process by which heat from the Earth's core rises to the surface?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Subduction

The Earth's magnetic field is generated by which layer?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Which layer of the Earth is mostly solid rock?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust