Structure of the Earth video assessment

Match each layer of the Earth with its correct name.

• The solid, innermost part of the Earth

• Inner Core

• The outermost solid layer of the Earth

• Mantle

• The liquid layer surrounding the inner core

• Outer Core

• The layer located between the crust and the core

• Crust

Which layer of the Earth is primarily made up of liquid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

How thick is the Earth's crust on average?

• 5-10 km

• 20-30 km

• 50-70 km

• 100-150 km

The primary component of the Earth's mantle is (a)  

• Iron
• Silicon
• Oxygen
• Magnesium

What phenomenon is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Weathering

• Earthquakes

• Erosion

• Volcanism

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer of the Earth is solid and composed mainly of iron?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the temperature range in the Earth's inner core?

• 1000-2000 °C

• 3000-4000 °C

• 4000-5000 °C

• 5000-6000 °C

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

The movement of the Earth's plates is called (a)   .

• Geothermal activity
• Plate tectonics
• Erosion
• Weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the main reason for the Earth's magnetic field?

• Movement of the crust

• Movement of the outer core

• Solar wind

• Tectonic shift

Match each layer of the Earth with its correct description related to volcanic activity.

• The solid innermost layer, not involved in volcanic activity.

• Crust

• The liquid layer beneath the mantle, not directly involved in volcanic eruptions.

• Mantle

• The layer responsible for magma generation and movement leading to volcanic activity.

• Outer Core

• The Earth's outermost solid layer where volcanic eruptions occur.

• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1