Earth's Interior Quiz Accelerated

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10 points

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

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

10 points

As depth beneath the Earth's surface increases, density and temperature

stay the same.

approach zero.

both increase.

both decrease.

10 points

P-Waves can move through

only solids.

only liquids.

solids and liquids.

only gases.

10 points

Which layer of the Earth made primarily of the rocks granite and basalt?

mantle

inner core

crust

outer core

10 points

Which layer of the Earth is the most dense?

crust

mantle

outer core

inner core

10 points

What layer is made up of the crust and upper mantle?

10 points

Which layer of the Earth is a dense ball of solid metal?

10 points

S-waves move

faster than P-waves.

faster through solids and slower through liquids.

through liquids and solids.

only through solids.

10 points

How do geologists observe the Earth's interior?

by measuring and studying seismic waves

by sending robots through the layers

by visiting deep mines

by looking directly at the layers

10.

10 points

Earth's mantle is

a layer of molten metal.

a dense ball of solid metal.

a layer of hot rock.

a layer of rock that forms Earth's outer skin.

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