Earth's Layers Summative Assessment

Which layer is # 19?

• A: Mesosphere

• B: Lithosphere

• C: Asthenosphere

The order of the layers of the Earth from the inside to the outside is

• A. inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• B. outer core, inner core, mantle, crust

• C. inner core, outer core, crust, mantle

• D. mantle, inner core, outer core, crust

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the inner core?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which two layers make up the lithosphere?

• Crust and the Mantle

• Crust and the Inner Core

• Mantle and Outer Core

• Outer Core and Inner Core

In which layer of the Earth would you find convection currents?

• A. crust

• B. mantle

• C. outer core

• D. inner core

This layer of the Earth has been described as having characteristics like plastic.

• A. Lithosphere

• B. Asthenosphere

• C. Mesosphere

• D. Inner Core

This layer of the Earth is made up of the Continental and Oceanic _________.

• A. Mantle

• B. Crust

• C. Core

• D. Mesosphere

Which layer is # 20.

• A: Mesosphere

• B: Lithosphere

• C: Asthenosphere

As we travel deeper into the Earth which of the following is true:

• A. Pressure goes up and temperature goes down

• B. Pressure goes down and temperature goes up

• C. Both pressure and temperature go up

• D. Both pressure and temperature go down

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This layer of the mantle is made up of the outer part of the mantle and the crust.

• a. Mesosphere

• b. Lithosphere

• c. Asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1