Layers of the Earth

This layer of Earth is solid Iron and Nickel

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

Which layer contains the oldest fossils?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is thicker than the outer core?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner core

The outer layer of the Earth is called the __________.

• core

• crust

• mantle

• plates

Which layer is the thinnest?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

The correct order of the Earth's layers starting from the OUTSIDE going IN is

• crust, inner core, mantle, outer core

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

A scientist says that layers Y and M are the same age. How does he know this?

• They are found in the same type of rock.

• They are the lowest layers.

• They have the same type of fossil.

• They are near each other.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is happening in the picture?

• layers of the Earth are changing positions

• the inner and outer core are solid

• the internal heat of the Earth is causing the tectonic plates to move

• the mantle is growing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of silicate rocks?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core