After Earth's formation 4.6 billion years ago, several processes kept the surface hot and molten (liquid)..Match the correct term to their description or picture.
After Earth's formation 4.6 billion years ago, several processes kept the surface hot and molten (liquid)..Match the correct term to their description or picture.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
accretion | arrow_right_alt |
Extraterrestrial comets, asteroids, meteorites hitting Earth produced heat |
differentiation | arrow_right_alt |
Planet attracts matter, gets big and gravity compresses planet, producing heat |
radiation | arrow_right_alt |
Denser (heavier) elements settle into layers producing heat |
Bombardment from space material | arrow_right_alt | Earth's core produces heat from radioactive decay |
