Earth Crust Mantle and Core

Which layer is the least dense?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer is represented by the yellow layer?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?

• crust

• inner core

• mantle

• lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called? 

• Mantle

• Innercore

• Outercore

• Crust

Which layer of Earth is located above the outer core?

• crust

• inner core

• mantle

• lithosphere

What is the rigid layer of the Earth's surface made up of the  crust and upper mantle called?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

• continental crust

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

• increases

• decreases

• goes up and down depending on the layer

• stays the same

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth

• increases

• decreases 

• goes up or down depending on the layer

• stays the same

The crust and the uppermost mantle make up the solid layer of hard rock called the

• inner core

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?

• it gets cooler

• it gets hotter

• it stays the same

• the core is frozen