Earth Layers & the Rock Cycle

If the model below represents a volcano and its relationship to the layers of the Earth, from which of the Earth's layers does the magma come?

• inner core

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

Which of the following best describes the mantle?

• A. The mantle has properties of gases and liquids only.

• B. The mantle has properties of liquids only.

• C. The mantle has properties of solids only.

• D. The mantle has properties of both liquids and solids.

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is labeled with the letter W?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

What can metamorphic rocks be made from?

• sedimentary rocks

• igneous rocks

• other metamorphic rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is labeled with the letter X?

• outer core

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

The Earth's core is made of two parts - the inner and outer core. The inner core is made mostly of

• liquid metal.

• nonmetallic gas.

• solid metal.

• nonmetallic liquid.

The diagram below shows the basic materials and processes involved in the rock cycle. Which process is involved in breaking down solid rock and turning it into sediment?

• A. cementation

• B. melting

• C. compaction

• D. weathering

Which of Earth's layers is the thinnest?

• mantle

• crust

• inner core

• outer core

Which choice below shows the steps of the formation of sedimentary rock in the correct order?

• A. weathering → erosion → deposition → compaction/cementation

• B. weathering → erosion → compaction/cementation → deposition

• C. compaction/cementation → erosion → weathering → deposition

• D. erosion → weathering → deposition → compaction/cementation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following lists Earth's compositional layers starting with Earth's center and ending with the outermost layer?

• crust, mantle, core

• mantle, crust, core

• core, mantle, crust

• crust, core, mantle