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What layer is a shell of liquid iron nickel that creates the Earth's magnetic field?
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
Inner Core
What layer is the thickest layer of the Earth making up two-thirds (2/3) of its mass from hot molten rock (magma) that flows like road tar?
Outer Core
Inner Core
Crust
Mantle
What layer is the deepest layer beneath the Earth's surface at 1,500 miles and is considered to be a solid iron ball because of the pressure it is placed under?
Outer Core
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
What layer is the thinnest outer layer of the Earth and is made of minerals that make up the rock we stand on?
Outer Core
Crust
Mantle
Core
What layer helps to support the Earth's crust?
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
Core
What layer is broken into plates like a puzzle because of the movement of the hot mantle?
Outer Core
Crust
Mantle
Core
The ________________________________ layer is forced down because it is denser and consists of the top layer of the mantle along with the crust.
asthenosphere
lithosphere
inner core
outer core
The______________________layer is pushed up because it is less dense and consists of a plastic liquid made up of iron nickel located in the bottom layer of the mantle.
asthenosphere
lithosphere
inner core
outer core
What is the center of the Earth called?
Mantle
Crust
Biosphere
Core
Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
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