2.07: Structure of Earth's Interior

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9th Grade

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Alexandra Adams

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Multiple Choice

What are the layers of the Earth's interior starting with the inside layer and ending with the outside layer?

Core-Mantle-Crust

Crust-Mantle-Core

Mantle-Core-Crust

Core-Crust-Mantle

Multiple Choice

What is the different between continental crust and oceanic crust?

Both continental and oceanic crust have the same thickness and density.

Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust.

Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust, which is thinner and denser.

Oceanic crust is thicker and less dense than continental crust.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

The asthenosphere and lithosphere are both layers of the crust

The lithosphere floats on top of the asthenosphere in the mantle

The asthenosphere is the lower mantle

The lithosphere and the asthenosphere are the same thing

Multiple Choice

How did scientists accurately determine the age of meteorite?

By comparing it to other known rocks in the area.

Through historical records of meteorite falls.

By analyzing the meteorite's color and texture.

By using radiometric dating.

Multiple Choice

What did scientists study to determine the composition of the Earth's interior?

Asteroids

Magma

Meteorites

Diamonds

Multiple Choice

How have scientists determined the structure of Earth's interior?

Scientists use seismic wave analysis to determine Earth's interior structure.

Astronomers study Earth's magnetic field to understand its internal layers.

Geologists rely on rock samples from the surface to infer the interior structure.

Scientists use satellite imagery to map Earth's interior.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the source of heat that drives the process of convection in the Earth's mantle?

Conduction

Radiation

Lithosphere

Radioactive Decay

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Draw and label the layers of the Earth! You can abbreviate the layers in your drawing

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