Layers of the Earth

What is the inner most layer of the earth?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the outer most layer of the earth?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Which layer of the earth consists of molten rock ?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Why is the inner core of the earth a solid?

• Because of the movement of the outer core

• Due to the low pressure and below freezing temperatures

• Because of a balance between hot and cold temperatures

• Due to the high pressure that drops the temperature inside the core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layers make up the asthenosphere?

• Crust, mantle, core

• Bottom part of upper mantle

• Crust and uppermost part of mantle

• Crust only

Which layers make up the lithosphere?

• Crust, mantle, and core

• Bottom part of the upper mantle

• Crust and uppermost part of the mantle

• Crust only

Which layer lies directly above the inner core?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer core

• Lithosphere

Which layer lies directly above the outer core?

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

Which is the correct order of the earth's layers starting from the inside and going outwards?

• Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• Mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

• Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• Continental crust, oceanic crust, mantle, core

What is the thinnest layer of the earth’s composition?

• Crust

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core