Copy of Earth's Interior (12/12/2023)
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26 questions
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List the 4 main layers of earth from outside to inside
List the 4 main layers of earth from outside to inside
- Crust
- Outer Core
- Inner Core
- Mantle
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Geologists use two lines of evidence to learn about earth's interior: evidence from rock samples and evidence from volcanoes.
Geologists use two lines of evidence to learn about earth's interior: evidence from rock samples and evidence from volcanoes.
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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.
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Pressure and temperature increase as you move deeper below earth's surface.
Pressure and temperature increase as you move deeper below earth's surface.
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The lithosphere is made of rock that is strong and rigid.
The lithosphere is made of rock that is strong and rigid.
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The mantle is nearly 2,000 km thick.
The mantle is nearly 2,000 km thick.
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Where does the energy for mantle convection come from?
Where does the energy for mantle convection come from?
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Which of these is oceanic crust?
Which of these is oceanic crust?
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Which of these is continental crust?
Which of these is continental crust?
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Which of these is mantle?
Which of these is mantle?
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What causes the convection cell to turn at point 2?
What causes the convection cell to turn at point 2?
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What causes the convection cell to turn at point 4?
What causes the convection cell to turn at point 4?
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Where is the density of the mantle material greater?
Where is the density of the mantle material greater?
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Where is the temperature of the mantle greater?
Where is the temperature of the mantle greater?
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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?
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A cool fluid is less dense than a warm fluid.
A cool fluid is less dense than a warm fluid.
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What are the 2 metals that make up earth's core?
What are the 2 metals that make up earth's core?
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The Earth's magnetic field is created by movement in the core.
The Earth's magnetic field is created by movement in the core.
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What is the source of energy that drives plate tectonics?
What is the source of energy that drives plate tectonics?
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What type of plate boundary is found in California?
What type of plate boundary is found in California?
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Match the type of volcano to its characteristic description
Match the type of volcano to its characteristic description
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Stratovolcano | arrow_right_alt | Tall, steep volcano with violent eruptions |
Shield Volcano | arrow_right_alt | Broad, flat volcano with gentle slopes made by fluid lava |
Cinder Cone Volcano | arrow_right_alt | Small, steep hill created by accumulation of volcanic debris |
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Match the type of volcano to its characteristic description
Match the type of volcano to its characteristic description
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Stratovolcano | arrow_right_alt | Tall, steep volcano with violent eruptions |
Shield Volcano | arrow_right_alt | Broad, flat volcano with gentle slopes made by fluid lava |
Cinder Cone Volcano | arrow_right_alt | Small, steep hill created by accumulation of volcanic debris |
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Match the volcanic material to its commonly associated volcano type
Match the volcanic material to its commonly associated volcano type
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Pyroclastic materials | arrow_right_alt | Stratovolcano |
Lava flows | arrow_right_alt | Shield Volcano |
Tephra | arrow_right_alt | Cinder Cone Volcano |
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Match the Earth's layers with its features
Match the Earth's layers with its features
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Outer core | arrow_right_alt | Outermost layer |
Mantle | arrow_right_alt | Made of liquid metal |
Crust | arrow_right_alt | Contains most of Earth's mass |
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Match the volcanic words with their definitions
Match the volcanic words with their definitions
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Lava | arrow_right_alt | Opening where lava exits |
Vent | arrow_right_alt | Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface |
Magma | arrow_right_alt | Molten rock on Earth's surface |
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Match the seismic activity terms with their definitions
Match the seismic activity terms with their definitions
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Tectonic plate | arrow_right_alt | Shaking of Earth's surface |
Earthquake | arrow_right_alt | Shock wave from an earthquake |
Seismic wave | arrow_right_alt | Segment of Earth's crust |