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Layers of the Earth

Quiz by Grace Alotto

Grade 6
Science (2021)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1

    Which of the following models would best represent the inner and outer core of Earth, based on the physical characteristics of each layer?

    A metal ball bearing (solid) suspended in oil (liquid).

    Gelatin (red semi-soild) on top of a cracker (brittle solid)

    Rubber ball (flexible solid) painted red (thin solid covering)

    A ball of clay (solid) filled with water (liquid)

    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q2
    What is the mechanical layer of the Earth located just below the lithosphere?
    Inner Core
    Mesosphere
    Outer Core
    Asthenosphere
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q3
    Oceans, and other bodies of water, are found on which layer of Earth?
    Outer Core
    Mantle
    Crust
    Inner core
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q4
    Which of the following would be an accurate feature to include in a model of Earth?
    A crust that is the thickest layer
    A thin mantle in the center of the model
    A liquid outer core below the mantle
    An inner core that contains oceans
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q5
    Which of the following best describes Earth's asthenosphere?
    Metal rock at the center of Earth
    Dense rock that moves the crust
    Liquid rock that can reach the surface
    Solid rock that is broken into plates
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q6
    Which layer of the Earth makes up the thinnest layer?
    Core
    Mesosphere
    Crust
    Mantle
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q7
    What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
    Outer Core
    Inner Core
    Mantle
    Crust
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q8
    Which layer is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?
    Crust
    Inner Core
    Mantle
    Outer Core
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q9
    What is the composition of the Earth's inner core?
    Solid nickel
    Solid iron
    Solid iron and nickel
    Liquid iron
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q10
    A student constructs a clay model of Earth to show its layers.  What property is the model able to share with the real Earth?  The model will have layers that are the same -
    temperatures as the real Earth.
    thickness as the real Earth.

    positions as the real Earth.

    state of matter as the real Earth.
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q11
    The layer of Earth that is found directly below the lithosphere is called the -
    asthenosphere.
    outer Core.
    crust.
    inner core.
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q12
    What is the composition of the Earth's crust?
    Silicate rocks
    Solid iron
    Solid nickel
    Liquid iron
    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q13

    What is the strong, lower part of the mantle?

    Asthenosphere

    Lithosphere

    Mesosphere

    Biosphere

    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q14

    Which two compositional layers are included in the lithosphere?

    Crust and core

    Crust and mantle

    Mantle only

    Mantle and core

    120s
    SCI.6.10B
  • Q15

    Which layer of Earth behaves more like a solid near the top, and more like a liquid near the bottom, where pressure is higher?

    Crust

    Mantle

    Inner core

    Outer core

    120s

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