Earth — Practice Questions

Question 1

The thin, rocky outer layer of the Earth we live on is the:

Accepted Answer

crust — We live on the Earth's crust.

Question 2

The layer at the very centre of the Earth is the:

Accepted Answer

core — The centre is the core.

Question 3

What is the correct order from the outside in?

Accepted Answer

Crust → mantle → core — From outside in: crust → mantle → core.

Question 4

The layer between the crust and the core is the:

Accepted Answer

mantle — The mantle lies between crust and core.

Question 5

The Earth provides living things with:

Accepted Answer

land, water and air — Earth gives us land, water and air.

Question 6

We should treat the Earth's resources by:

Accepted Answer

using them wisely and avoiding pollution — Resources should be used wisely and protected.