Introducing Earth

Front

What type of samples provide direct evidence about Earth's interior?

Back

Rock Samples

Front

What is the composition of Earth's inner core?

Back

A dense ball of solid metal

Front

In which layer of the Earth is pressure the greatest?

Back

Inner Core

Front

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

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

What is the term for the constant movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density?

Back

Convection Current

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer lies directly beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Front

How does pressure change as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure increases with depth.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the Earth's mantle?

Back

Silicate rocks