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WorksheetsEarth layers
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What layer has a solid inner part and a liquid outer part?
Crust
Mantle
Core
none
Which of Earth's layers is best described as liquid metal?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
The layers of Earth can be classified by their thickness, composition, and state. Which of Earth's layers is best described as a molten state of medium density made of mostly silicon and oxygen?
crust
outer core
mantle
inner core
Which layer of Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?
crust
inner core
outer core
mantle
Which of the following correctly lists the layers from innermost to outermost?
inner core, outer core, mesosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere, crust
mesosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere, crust, inner core, outer core
mesosphere, inner core, asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core, crust
crust, inner core, mesosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core
The core is made up mostly of _______________.
oxygen
magnesium
iron
carbon
The second abundant element that makes up the core is ______________.
nickel
iron
oxygen
calcium
80% of the Earth's volume is made up of the _____.
continental crust
core
mantle
oceanic crust
The inner core is ____________.
solid
molten
unknown
liquid
The inner core is as hot as _________.
100 ovens
the surface of the sun
the big bang
Utah in the summer
The rock type that makes up Oceanic Crust is __________.
granite
conglomerate
basalt
gold
The rock type that makes up continental crust is ____________________.
copper
silver
basalt
granite
This layer has the highest pressure of all the layers.
inner core
outer core
crust
mantle
