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Layers of the Earth

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Pablo Wablo is making a model of the layers of the Earth. Which layer should he use crushed up cereal for?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

2.

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's mantle?

a)

Solid, rocky and rigid

b)

Liquid, metallic

c)

Semisolid (thick but flexible), convecting

d)

Dense, extremely hot

3.

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?

a)

layer A

b)

layer B

c)

layer C

d)

layer D

4.

What does layer D show?

a)

upper mantle

b)

lower mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

5.

Pablo Wablo is making a model of the layers of the Earth. Which layer should he use peanut butter for?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

6.

In order to learn about the Earth's layers, scientists study how ________________ travel through the Earth.

a)

Seismic Waves

b)

Convection Currents

c)

Lava

d)

Tectonic Plates

7.

What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

8.

Which layer is made up of solid iron and nickel?

a)

Outer Core

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Tectonic Plate

9.

What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?

a)

Mantle

b)

Crust

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

10.

Which layer is the most dense?

a)

Outer Core

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Tectonic Plate

11.

What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?

a)

Crust

b)

Inner Core

c)

Outer Core

d)

Mantle

12.

What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?

a)

Mantle

b)

Crust

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

13.

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

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

14.

What is the primary method scientists use to study the composition of Earth's layers?

a)

Drilling directly into the layers

b)

Studying seismic waves

c)

Observing volcanic eruptions

d)

Using satellite imagery

15.

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the generation of Earth's magnetic field?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core