1. Which layer of Earth is composed of liquid rock?
Layers of Earth
Earth and Space 1
Which layer of Earth is composed of liquid rock? A
Crust B
Inner core C
Lithosphere D
Outer core
6.10A 2
Which is the best description of the characteristics of the asthenosphere? A
Solid, but flowing B
Liquid, but dense C
Hot, but solid metal D
Brittle, but shifting

2. The lithosphere is composed of rock that can be described as being -
Layers of Earth
Earth and Space 3
The lithosphere is composed of rock that can be described as being - A
liquid. B
solid. C
dense. D
flowing.

3. Pressure would change from very high to none
Layers of Earth
Earth and Space 4
Which of the following best describes a change one would observe in moving from Earth’s crust downward to the outer core? A
Pressure would change from very high to none B
Density would change from least to most dense C
Plasticity would change from flexible to rigid D
Heat would change from relatively hot to cool

4. The lithosphere consists of the –
Layers of Earth
Earth and Space 5
The lithosphere consists of the – A
upper mantle and the crust. B
lower mantle and the outer core. C
inner and outer core. D
crust and the entire mantle. 6
According to scientific data, which layer of Earth is the thickest? A
Crust B
Inner core C
Mantle D
Outer core

5. Layers of Earth
Earth and Space 7
What layer of the earth is composed of material of the highest density? A
Outer core B
Inner core C
Crust D
Mantle