Layers of the Earth Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The mantle is located between which two layers of the Earth?

• Crust and Outer Core

• Outer Core and Inner Core

• Crust and Inner Core

• Crust and Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

• Iron and Nickel

• Silicate Rocks

• Liquid Iron

• Magnesium

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's crust?

• 5-70 km

• 100-200 km

• 500-1000 km

• 2000-3000 km

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the main reason the inner core is solid despite high temperatures?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• Low temperature

• High density

Which layer of the Earth contains the asthenosphere?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core