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Earth's Layers
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1
What two metals make up the cores?
iron and nickel
nickel and steel
iron and copper
steel and copper
2
The Ring of Fire makes up what percentage of Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes?
80-90%
40-50%
10-20%
100%
3
This layer is the outermost layer.
outer core
inner core
crust
mantle
4
About how many Earth's could fit inside the Sun????
1.3 million
3
1,000
3,000,000
5
This layer of Earth is the thinnest layer.
Outer Core
Crust
Inner Core
Mantle
6
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Neptune
7
What layer makes up Earth's magnetic field?
Outer Core
Inner Core
Crust
Mantle
8
This layer of Earth is made of SOLID iron and nickel.
Inner Core
Mantle
Outer Core
Crust
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This layer is LIQUID metal where another layer floats inside.
Outer Core
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
10
This is the layer we live on.
curst
mantle
outer core
crust
11
Hot rock from inside the Earth formed what state?
Hawaii
Alaska
Pennsylvania
California
12
Which planet is considered a dwarf planet?
Pluto
Neptune
Mars
Earth
13
True or False: All layers are the same temperature.
TRUE
FALSE
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This layer is compared to a peanut butter sandwich due to its three layers
outer core
crust
inner core
mantle
15
The mantle is made up of thick material called:
soil
magma
rock
tar
16
This layer of Earth is made from silicon and is a thick tar like material.
Mantle
Crust
Inner Core
Outer Core
17
Besides Earth, what is Mr. Shappell's favorite planet????
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
18
What is another name for the four inner planets?
Gas Giants
small planets
Outer planets
Terrestrial planets
19
Where is the Earth's crust the thickest?
Beneath the oceans
Near the poles
Near the equator
Beneath the continents
20
This layer can reach 13,000 degrees Fahrenheit!
Inner Core
Mantle
Outer Core
crust
21
The Ring of Fire wraps around what ocean?
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
22
What do geologist study?
solar system
planets
Earth's layers
Earth's temperatures
23
This layer floats on top of the mantle:
Outer Core
Mantle
Inner Core
Crust
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The crust is made up of pieces called:
Techno
Dinner plates
Slices
Tectonic Plates
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The Earth is tilted at what degree?
2.5 degrees
90 degrees
53.2 degrees
23.5 degrees