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Modified Journey to the Center of the Earth
By Tara Stepanian
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The continental crust is
thicker
and less dense than oceanic crust.
True
False
Where does the energy for mantle convection come from?
The sun
The Core
How do pressure and temperature change inside Earth as depth increases?
pressure and temperature increases
pressure and temperature decrease
What is one result of movement in earth's outer core?
Earth's magnetic field
earth's force of gravity
What is the Earth's inner core primarily made of?
Rock
Iron and nickel
Which layer is responsible for tectonic plate movement?
Core
Asthenosphere
What conditions allow rock in the asthenosphere to flow?
Cooler denser rock sinks to the bottom of the layer and hotter less dense rocks move to the top
Cooler denser rock rises to the top of the layer and hotter less dense sink to the bottom
Which part of the Earth do we live on?
A Inner Core
D Crust
Density is the measure of how much ______ is in a given volume of a substance?
Mass
Energy
The Earth's magnetic field is created by movement in the
core.
True
False
What is the source of energy that drives plate tectonics?
radioactive elements from the core
the sun energy
Categorize the layers of the earth by their state.
Outer Core
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
Lithosphere
Solid
Liquid
What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?
crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
This layer has convection currents that causes the earth's plates to move
the Mantle
the Outer core
____ takes place in the mantle.
convection
radiation
Temperature ______________________ as you go deeper into the earth.
stays the same
increases
The ____ is the largest layer of the Earth
crust
mantle
The crust is made of ___.
Solid Rock
Inner Core
This layer is made of hot liquid rocks (magma).
Crust
Mantle
Fill in the blank: The thicker part of the Earth's crust is called the _____________ crust, which is made of granite.
basaltic
continental
Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density?
inner core
upper mantle