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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the correct order of Earth's Layers based on Composition?
Crust - Outer core - Inner Core - Mantle
Mantle - Outer core - Inner core - Crust
Crust - Mantle - Outer Core - Inner Core
Crust - Mantle - Core
- 2. Multiple Choice
Earth's Inner core is?
A layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface
A layer of molten (liquid) iron and nickle
A layer of solid iron and nickel
A solid/plastic layer of Peridotite that flows over time?
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Earth's Mantle is made up of?
A solid layer of Iron and Nickel
A molten (liquid) layer of of Iron and Nickel
A solid layer of Granite and Basalt
A solid/plastic layer of Peridotite that moves over time through the process of convection
- 4. Multiple Choice
As you move from the surface of the Earth to the center, pressure ......
decreases
increases
- 5. Multiple Choice
The outer layer of the Earth is called the
Crust
Mantle
Inner core
Asthenosphere
- 6. Multiple Choice
When you touch a hot pot or pan, energy moves from the pot to your hand. This is called
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Subduction
- 7. Multiple Choice
Heat transfer within a fluid takes place by
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Sublimation
- 8. Multiple Choice
The energy from the sun that warms your face is transferred by a process called
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Subduction
- 9. Multiple Choice
In which layer of the Earth would you expect to find the hottest temperature?
Crust
Mantle
Core
Lithosphere
- 10. Multiple Choice
List the Mechanical/physical properties layers of the Earth from the surface to the center?
Lithosphere - Asthenosphere - Mesosphere - Outer core - Inner core
Mesosphere - Asthenosphere - Lithosphere- Inner core - Outer core
Inner core - Outer core - Mesosphere - Asthenosphere - Lithosphere
Lithosphere - Mesosphere - Outer core - Inner core -Asthenosphere
- 11. Multiple Choice
What type of seismic wave travels the fastest?
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S
- 12. Multiple Choice
What type of seismic wave travels in and up and down motion perpendicular to the direction of wave travel and can only move through solid material?
S
P
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Reyleigh
- 13. Multiple Choice
Where does Earth's internal heat come from?
The Sun
The pressure in the Earth
Gravity
Heat of Formation and Radioactive decay
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