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Earth Layers

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What letter in the diagram identifies the layer that is made of moving continental and oceanic plates?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

How many layers does Earth have based on PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

a)

3

b)

4

c)

3.5

d)

5

3.

Which of Earth’s layers is best described as a molten state of medium density made up of mostly silicon and oxygen?

a)

inner core

b)

mantle

c)

lithosphere

d)

outer core

4.

What is the chemical composition of Earth's core?

a)

nickel and magnesium

b)

aluminum and magnesium

c)

iron and nickel

d)

aluminum and iron

5.

How many different layers does Earth have based on CHEMICAL COMPOSITION?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

4.5

6.

Which Earth layer has plasticity?

a)

mantle

b)

outer core

c)

asthenosphere

d)

lithosphere

7.

Which of the following does NOT describe the layers of the solid Earth?

a)

The mantle is composed of rocks known as silicates.

b)

The core makes up the majority of Earth's volume.

c)

The core is made up of dense elements, such as iron and nickel.

d)

The crust is extremely thin when compared to the core or mantle.

8.

Which of these best describes the composition of Earths crust?

a)

Liquid

b)

Metallic

c)

Gaseous

d)

Rocky

9.

The densest layer, composed of solid iron

a)

outer core

b)

mantle

c)

lithosphere

d)

inner core

10.

The ____________ is composed of iron and nickel in a liquid state.

a)

outer core

b)

inner core

c)

mantle

d)

lithosphere

11.

how confident are you on Earth Layers?

a)

100% going to get an A+

b)

I know most of the material but still need to study more

c)

Maybe I'll do well, but only if I'm lucky

d)

I still need more studying