In what section of Earth do earthquakes
happen?
A.Crust
B.Mantle
C.Inner core
D.Outer core
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
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
Earth is made of different layers that have
varying characteristics. Which is the
thickest layer?
A.the mantle
B.the inner core
C.the outer core
D.the crust
The table below shows the density of different layers of Earth.
Which reason best explains the differences?
A. When Earth formed, heavier
materials settled to the
center.
B. Atmospheric pressure
affects the density of the
layers.
C. The rock cycle causes lighter
rocks to move upward.
D. Heat in the interior of Earth
increases the density.
Which section of Earth is composed
primarily of liquid metal?
A.crust
B.mantle
C.outer core
D.inner core
Due to extreme pressure, the inner core
of Earth is
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.plasma
The core of Earth is divided into two
layers. The outer core is made of
A.Basaltic rocks
B.Silicate rocks
C.Solid iron and nickel
D.Molten iron and nickel
A student uses clay to construct a model
of Earth. Which layer of the model
should be the thinnest layer?
A.The layer representing the mantle
B.The layer representing the outer core
C.The layer representing the inner core
D.The layer representing the crust
Use the following diagram. Name the
center of Earth and give one of its
characteristics.
What best describes the mantle of Earth?
A.a thin layer that is located on the
surface
B.a solid layer made of iron and nickel
C.the largest layer between the crust and
outer core
D.the smallest layer that is made up of
molten rock
The picture below shows the layers of
Earth. When compared to the other layers
of Earth, which layer has the lowest
density?
A.crust
B.inner core
C.mantle
D.outer core
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.
Which layer of Earth consists of iron and
nickel in a solid state?
A.Crust
B.Mantle
C.Inner core
D.Outer core
This circle graph shows that two common
elements make up about 75% of a specific
type of matter. Which type of matter does
the circle graph most likely represent?
A.Earth’s atmosphere
B.living organisms
C.ocean water
D.Earth’s crust
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
The inner core of Earth is solid because of
the
A.rate of rotation.
B.extreme temperature.
C.amount of pressure.
D.magnetic field.
Where are sedimentary rocks most likely
to be found?
A.at the earth's surface
B.under mountain ranges
C.deep under the earth's surface, in
the mantle
D.inside the earth's core
Which type of rock forms by
weathering?
A.igneous rock
B.extrusive rock
C.sedimentary rock
D.metamorphic rock
Diamonds are formed when carbon is
placed under extreme heat and
pressure. This process occurs
A.in caves.
B.in the ocean.
C.in the atmosphere of Earth.
D.beneath the surface of Earth.