Earth's Layers

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

• mantle
• crust
• core

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• the crust
• the mantle
• the outer core
• the inner core

Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?

• crust
• inner core
• mantle
• lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A dense ball of solid iron and nickel.

• crust
• inner core
• mantle 
• outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called? 

• Mantle
• Innercore
• Outercore
• Crust

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

What is the deepest layer of the Earth?

• The outer core

• The mantle

• The inner core

Which layer is the layer we walk on?

• Core
• Mantle
• Crust

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following statements is true about the inner core?

• A. It is mostly made up of copper

• B. It is mostly made up of iron and nickel

• C. It is mostly made up of calcium

• D. It is mostly made up of magnesium