the part of the Earth's crust that forms land masses.

It is most likely that the high pressure in the inner core comes from

the weight of the layers above the inner core.

How is the inner core different from the outer core

the outer core is liquid and the inner core is solid

One can best show Earth's layers by a

peach half, showing the skin, flesh, and pit.

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Earth's Layers

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1
Which physical layer of the Earth is the slow-flowing lower part of the mantle?
lithosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
crust
2
Continental crust is
made of molten iron.
the part of the Earth's crust that forms land masses.
is denser than oceanic crust
deep in the ocean.
3
Which physical layer of the Earth is divided into pieces called plates
mesosphere
lithosphere
asthenosphere
outer core
4
It is most likely that the high pressure in the inner core comes from
gasses deep inside the Earth.
the weight of the layers above the inner core.
low temperatures.
high temperatures.
5
Which compositional layer of Earth is the densest?
mantle
mesophere
inner core
core
6
How is the inner core different from the outer core
The outer core is made of nickel and the inner core is made of iron
the inner core is liquid and the outer core is solid
the outer core is liquid and the inner core is solid
the inner core is made of nickel and the inner core is made of iron
7
Earth's crust is
soft and thin.
soft and thick.
hard and thin.
hard and thick.
8
The compositional model of the Earth includes:
inner core
the lithosphere
outer core
mantle
9
As the young Earth cooled, the heaviest material
formed the mantle.
sank to the center.
flew out into space.
rose to the top.
10
Earth's thickest layer is
the inner core.
the mantle.
the crust.
the outer core.
11
What is the amount of mass per unit volume?
density
convection
composition
magma
12
The most abundant elements in the core are:
aluminum and oxygen
magnesium and silicon
iron and nickel
oxygen and nitrogen
13
The mantle is made of
more magnesium than the crust
liquid metals
dirt.
solid metals.
14
You can infer that earthquakes are caused by
large ocean waves.
the solid iron in the inner core.
the movements of plates.
movement in the inner core.
15
One can best show Earth's layers by a
a soccer ball.
peach half, showing the skin, flesh, and pit.
round rock.
a slice of frosted cake.
16
The oceanic crust
lies under both the ocean and the continents.
lies only under the ocean.
is part of the Earth's core.
is less dense than the continental crust

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