The Layers of Earth

Select the layers of the Earth that are solid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Put the layers of the Earth in order from GREATEST PRESSURE to LEAST PRESSURE.

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

The deeper you go into Earth, the​ ​ (a)   the layer becomes.

• hotter
• colder
• thinner
• drier

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

• Solid rocks and minerals

• Liquid iron and nickel

• Silicate rocks rich in iron and magnesium

• Gaseous elements

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the state of the Earth's mantle?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Semi-solid

• Gaseous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1