Journey to the center of the earth

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21 questions
1

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

1

Where does the energy for mantle convections come from?

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

Which layer is responsible for tectonic plate movement?

1

What conditions allow rock in the asthenosphere to flow?

1

Which part of the Earth do we live on?

1

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

1

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

1

What is the source of energy that drives plate tectonics?

5

Categorize the layers of the earth by their state.

  • Outer Core
  • Crust
  • Asthenosphere
  • Lithosphere
  • Inner Core
  • Solid
  • Liquid
1

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

1

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

1

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

1

Temperature ______________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

1

The ____ is the largest layer of the Earth

1

The crust is made of ___.

1

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

1

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

1

Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density?