Layers of the Earth

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is made (mostly) of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the hottest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is the coolest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What two layers make up the innermost mechanical layer?

• Lithosphere and

  Asthenosphere

• Inner and Outer core

• Lithosphere and Outer Core

• Inner core and Mantle

Which layer of the mantle is partially molten rock, putty-like, and semisolid?

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Lithosphere

• Crust

What layer(s) consist mostly of iron?

• Mantle and crust

• Mantle and core

• Inner core and outer core

• Crust only

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the outermost chemical layer of the earth?

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Crust

• Asthenosphere