Earth's Layers Summative Assessment

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for Earth's magnetic field?

• outer core
• inner core
• mantle
• crust

Identify each layer - #15.

• Lithosphere
• Mantle
• Crust
• Asthenosphere

Identify each layer - #16.

• Crust
• Mantle
• Lithosphere
• Asthenosphere

Identify each layer - #17.

• Crust
• Mantle
• Lithosphere
• Asthenosphere

Identify each layer - #20.

• mantle
• asthenosphere
• inner core
• outer core

Identify each layer - #19.

• mantle
• lithosphere
• inner core
• outer core

Scientists determine what Earth’s interior looks like by using:

• Volcanoes
• Seismic Waves
• Continental Drift
• Convection Currents

What observation can we make about Earth’s lithosphere AND asthenosphere?

• The asthenosphere floats on top of the lithosphere.
• The crust and the core make up the lithosphere.
• The crust and mantle make up the asthenosphere. 
• The lithosphere floats on top of the asthenosphere

What is the inner core composed of?

• Basalt
• Granite
• Solid Metals
• Molten (liquid) Metals

The thinnest layer of the Earth is?

• Mantle
• Lithosphere
• Athenosphere
• Crust