Which of the following is TRUE of Earth’s layers?

The layers get hotter as you move toward the center ofEarth.

Which of the following is TRUE of Earth’s layers?

Layers increase in density as you move towards the center.

What are the two types of evidence geologists have for Earth’s layers?

Evidence from rocks and seismic waves

What are tectonic plates?

They are the big pieces that the lithosphere is divided in.

What are seismic waves?

Vibrations caused by earthquakes

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Geology: Layers of Earth Review

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A science Quiz! for grade 6. Review activity for the Layers of Earth lessons.

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1
What layer of the Earth is a solid iron and nickel ball?
crust
inner core
mantle
outer core
2
What can change when seismic waves pass through the different layers of Earth?
distance
direction
all of the above
speed
3
Scientists classify Earth’s crust into two types, they are…
Atmospheric and continental
Oceanic and astronomic
Atmospheric and astronomic
Continental and oceanic
4
Which of the following is TRUE of Earth’s layers?
The layers get thinner as move toward the center of Earth.
The layers get cooler as you move toward the center ofEarth.
The layers get hotter as you move toward the center ofEarth.
The layers get thicker as move toward the center of Earth.
5
True or false: Humans have drilled all the way through Earth’s crust into Earth’s mantle.
false
true
6
What do you a scientist that studies Earth and Earth’s materials?
materialist
geologist
meteorologist
oceanographer
7
Which of the following is TRUE?
A ship can float because it is less dense than the water.
Both a and b
A rock will sink because it is more dense than the water.
A leaf will float because it is more dense than the water.
8
This is the relationship between the mass of an object and the space that it takes up.
density
volume
weight
height
9
Which of the following is TRUE of Earth’s layers?
Layers increase in weight as you move outwards from center.
Layers increase in density as you move towards the center.
Layers decrease in density as you move towards the center.
Layers decrease in temperature as you go toward the center.
10
How can geologists get rocks from deep underground?
Both a and b
none of the above
Geologists can bring up rocks when drilling.
Volcanoes bring up rocks and magma to the surface.
11
What are the two types of evidence geologists have for Earth’s layers?
Evidence from fossils and rocks
Evidence from rocks and oceans
Evidence from seismic waves and the atmosphere
Evidence from rocks and seismic waves
12
What do we call the outermost layer of Earth?
outer core
inner core
crust
mantle
13
Which is the thickest of Earth’s layers?
inner core
outer core
mantle
crust
14
Which of Earth’s layers is the coolest?
crust
inner core
outer core
mantle
15
What are tectonic plates?
They are the layers that the core is divided into.
They are the big pieces that the lithosphere is divided in.
They are the machines that measure density.
They are the machines that measure seismic activity.
16
Which of Earth’s layers is the LEAST dense?
inner core
crust
mantle
outer core
17
This is the name for the crust and the upper, rigid layer of the mantle.
Oceanic crust
Continental crust
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
18
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
The lithosphere is hard and rigid.
The asthenosphere is solid but can flow or move slowly.
None of the above
The lithosphere is less dense than the asthenosphere.
19
What are seismic waves?
Winds caused by air currents.
Ocean waves caused by tides.
Sound waves caused noise.
Vibrations caused by earthquakes
20
Which of the following describes Earth’s outer core?
A solid metal ball
A thin rocky layer
A thick layer of very hot, mostly solid rock
A layer of molten metal liquid
21
Which item in the photo above is the MOST dense?
bolt
soda cap
die
ping pong ball

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