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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which layer of Earth is the hottest?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 2. Fill in the Blank
The ______ has two different types, oceanic and continental.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Where does convection occur?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which state of matter is the outer core?
solid
liquid
gas
semi-solid
- 5. Fill in the Blank
The inner core is _____ even though the iron is at extremely high temperatures.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What event did scientists study to determine that there were 4 layers of Earth?
mountains
volcanoes
earthquakes
land slides
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which layer is responsible for the heat needed for convection to occur?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which layer of Earth is the coolest?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 10. Fill in the Blank
In order to have convection, the ____ had to be semi-solid and have varying temperatures.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The crust is made of...
silica & magnesium oxides
silica, iron, & magnesium
iron and nickel
iron
- 12. Multiple Choice
The mantle is made of...
silica & magnesium oxides
silica, iron, & magnesium
iron and nickel
iron
- 13. Multiple Choice
The outer core is made of...
silica & magnesium oxides
silica, iron, & magnesium
iron and nickel
iron
- 14. Multiple Choice
The inner core is made of...
silica & magnesium oxides
silica, iron, & magnesium
iron and nickel
iron
- 15. Multiple Choice
Isostatic rebound happens when the ____ loses weight and the ____ bounces back upwards.
mantle, crust
inner core, outer core
inner core, crust
crust, mantle
- 16. Multiple Choice
The most dense layer of Earth is...
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
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