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Worksheets6.E.2.1 - Earth's Layers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
The interior of Earth is made up of several physically different layers. The solid layer of Earth that moves over a viscous layer is called the
a)
core.
b)
crust.
c)
asthenosphere.
d)
atmosphere.
2.
Which of these correctly lists Earth’s layers in order from the center to the surface?
a)
outer core, inner core, asthenosphere, lithosphere
b)
asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core, inner core
c)
inner core, asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core
d)
inner core, outer core, asthenosphere, lithosphere
3.
The continental crust floats on top of the mantle because the crust is
a)
less dense than the mantle.
b)
made of a liquid material.
c)
made up of oxygen which is a light element.
d)
separated from the mantle by a layer of water.
4.
A student uses clay to build models of an ocean plate and a continental plate. What characteristic cannot be accurately represented by the models?
a)
the shapes of plates
b)
the relative sizes of plates
c)
the relative densities of plates
d)
the arrangement of plates relative to one another
5.
Investigating which question will help a student find out whether the core of Mars is similar to the core of the Earth?
a)
Is the core of Mars metallic?
b)
What is the rate of rotation of the core of Mars?
c)
Is the core of Mars thicker than other layers of Mars?
d)
Does the core of Mars have a strong gravitational field?
6.
The picture shows a model of the internal structure of Earth. Which evidence best supports this model?
a)
evaluations of seismic data
b)
direct observations of the layers
c)
samples of rocks from the layers
d)
explanations of the rock cycle
7.
Which of the following has the greatest direct influence on movement of the lithosphere?
a)
the Sun
b)
the Moon
c)
Earth’s core
d)
Earth’s mantle
8.
Due to extreme pressure, the inner core of Earth is
a)
solid.
b)
liquid.
c)
gas.
d)
plasma.
9.
When an earthquake wave passes from the crust to the mantle, the wave
a)
reverses direction.
b)
changes speed.
c)
increases energy.
d)
stops moving.
10.
Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?
a)
crust
b)
mantle
c)
outer core
d)
inner core
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