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Journey to the center of the earth

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Question 1
1.

The continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

Question 2
2.

Where does the energy for mantle convections come from?

Question 3
3.

How do pressure and temperature change inside Earth as depth increases?

Question 4
4.

What is one result of movement in earth's outer core?

Question 5
5.

What is the Earth's inner core primarily made of?

Question 6
6.

Which layer is responsible for tectonic plate movement?

Question 7
7.

What conditions allow rock in the asthenosphere to flow?

Question 8
8.

Which part of the Earth do we live on?

Question 9
9.

Density is the measure of how much ______ is in a given volume of a substance?

Question 10
10.

The Earth's magnetic field is created by movement of the outer core and the spinning of the inner core.

Question 11
11.

What is the source of energy that drives plate tectonics?

Question 12
12.

Categorize the layers of the earth by their state.

  • Asthenosphere
  • Outer Core
  • Lithosphere
  • Crust
  • Inner Core
  • Solid
  • Liquid
Question 13
13.

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

Question 14
14.

What layer of the Earth is moved by convection currents driven by heat transfer from the core?

Question 15
15.

Which layer do tectonic plates float on according to the diagram?

Question 16
16.

Temperature ______________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

Question 17
17.

The ____ is the largest layer of the Earth

Question 18
18.

The crust is made of ___.

Question 19
19.

This layer is made of hot liquid rocks (magma).

Question 20
20.

Fill in the blank: The thicker part of the Earth's crust is called the _____________ crust, which is made of granite.

Question 21
21.

Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density?