The Earth’s Layers Questions Read the questions below and circle the letter of the correct answer. 1. Which ofthe followingis NOT one of the Earth's ayers? Inner core b. Crust c. Outermantie dd. Lowermantle 2. Starting with the outermost layer, what the order ofthe Earth's layers? 8. Core, mantle, crust b. Crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core inner core Mantle, inner crust, core 4. Crust innercove, mantle 3. The core ofthe Earth is made up almost completely of which element? a tron b. Granite c. Sulfur 4. Calcium Lae thelr ofthe 4. Which layer of the earth isthe thickest? a. Mantle b. Core Crust d._Alllayersare the same thiciness 5. Which of the earth's layers is liquid? a Lowercrust b. Outer core Inner core opp Lesseres mu lesostiscon d. mantle Read each statement below. If it is true, write a “T” in the blank; if it is false, write an “F”. 1. The center of the Earth is made of molten rock. 2. Mest of the Earth’s heat is stored in the mantle. 3. The outer core is liquid. 4. Earthquakes occur when heat travels through the mantle and causes tectonic plates to shift. 5. The thinnest parts of the Earth’s crust are its continents. 6. Extreme pressure causes the inner core of the Earth to remain solid. 7. The crust of the Earth Is much cooler than Its other layers. 8. The Earth’s mantle is flexible and shifts under heavy loads. ‘9. The core is where geologists look for oil, gas, and other resources. _ 10. The crust is broken down into two parts: the upper and lower crust.