Earth's interior practice assessment

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Which term best describes the composition of Earth's core?

A. Metallic B. Rocky C. Diamond D. Conglomerate Answer: A

geologist classify a certain section of earth as lithosphere. Which of the following could be true?

A. a tectonic plate B. the outer core C. A convection cell D. The inner core Answer: A

Which layer of Earth's interior is liquid?

The outer core

Which minerals make up most of the lithosphere?

alumino-silicates

In which layer of the Earth does convection occur?

asthenosphere

Which is the outermost compositional layer of Earth?

1. Crust 2. Asthenosphere 3. Mantle 4. Outer core Answer: 1

Where is the Mesosphere located inside Earth?

1. The upper mantle 2. The inner core 3. The lower mantle 4. The outer core Answer: 3

What do most tectonic plates contain?

Both continential and ocanic crust

What's earth's outermost structural layer?

Lithosphere

If scientists could sample Earth's inner core, what would they most likely find?

Solid metal


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