What is the inner most layer of Earth?

• core
• outer core
• inner core
• asthenosphere

Which layer of earth is molten?

• inner core
• outer core
• crust
• lithosphere

Which layer of Earth is solid and why?

• The inner core is solid because of movement of the outer core.
• The inner core is solid because of the freezing temperatures.
• The inner core is solid because of the extreme pressure from the other layers.
• The outer core is solid because of the extreme pressure from the other layers.

Which layers make up the mantle?

• crust, inner core, outer core
• mesosphere, asthenosphere, part of lithosphere
• bottom part of the mantle
• crust only

Which two layers, one right below the other, causes movement that can create an earthquake?

• crust and core
• mantle and core
• lithosphere and core
• lithosphere and asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which layer of Earth has a temperature of up to 13000⁰ F and is hotter than the sun's surface?

• crust 
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of Earth's layers is made of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust 
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest at about 1802 miles (2900 km) and makes up about 84% of Earth's total volume?

• crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which area of the Earth is least dense ?

• Outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

Why is the core more dense than the mantle or crust?

• It has more aluminum

• it has more iron

• it has more tin

• it has more basalt