Earth's Layers Summative Assessment

How many layers does planet Earth have?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

Which layer of the earth is the thickest?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere

What element is found in the inner core?

• Copper

• Basalt

• Nickle

• Iron

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What two metals are found in the outer core?

• Copper and Iron

• Oxygen and Silicon

• Iron and Nickle

• Iron and Magnesium

What layer of the Earth does convection occur in?

• The Core

• The Crust

• The Mantle

The Mantle is divided into ____________.

• Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

• Inner and outer

• Oceanic and Continental

The crust is broken into many large pieces called _________ plates.

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the mantle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the only layer of the Earth that is completely liquid metal?

• A. Crust

• B. Mantle

• C. Inner Core

• D. Outer Core