6.2 Quick Check

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

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

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Asthenosphere

What is the average temperature range of the Earth's outer core?

• 1,000-2,000°C

• 4,000-5,000°C

• 6,000-7,000°C

• 2,000-3,000°C

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What is the main method used to study Earth's interior?

• Direct observation

• Analyzing earthquake waves

• Drilling deep holes

• Satellite imaging

Which part of the Earth's core is solid due to immense pressure?

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

What drives tectonic plate movement?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Convection currents

• Seismic waves

• Ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the comparison used to describe the Earth's crust?

• Like the peel of an orange

• Like the thin skin of an apple

• Like the shell of an egg

• Like the crust of a pie

What is the lithosphere composed of?

• Rigid upper mantle and crust

• Liquid outer core

• Plastic-like asthenosphere

• Solid inner core

What is the main composition of the mantle?

• Silicate rocks rich in magnesium and iron

• Liquid iron and nickel

• Solid iron

• Oxygen-rich minerals

What tool is used to record wave vibrations from earthquakes?

• Thermometer

• Seismograph

• Barometer

• Anemometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2