Earth's Interior Quiz #1
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15 questions
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The continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
The continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
1
Where does the energy for mantle convection come from?
Where does the energy for mantle convection come from?
1
Density is the measure of how much ______ is in a given volume of a substance?
Density is the measure of how much ______ is in a given volume of a substance?
2
What are the 2 metals that make up earth's core?
What are the 2 metals that make up earth's core?
5
Categorize the layers of the earth by their state.
Categorize the layers of the earth by their state.
- Lithosphere
- Outer Core
- Crust
- Inner Core
- Mantle
- Solid
- Liquid
- Plastic (Playdough like)
1
What layer is the hottest?
What layer is the hottest?
1
What layer is this?
What layer is this?
1
What layer is this?
What layer is this?
1
What type of crust is this?
What type of crust is this?
1
What layer is this?
What layer is this?
1
What layer is this?
What layer is this?
1
What type of crust is this?
What type of crust is this?
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What layer is the solid outer section of Earth, which includes Earth's crust?
What layer is the solid outer section of Earth, which includes Earth's crust?
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What is the most dense layer of the earth?
What is the most dense layer of the earth?
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How do scientists know what the mantle and core are like?
How do scientists know what the mantle and core are like?