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Layers of the Earth

Layers of the Earth

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Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth, starting from the surface?

Back

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the inner core?

Back

Temperature increases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can convection currents occur in the ocean, atmosphere, and Earth's mantle?

Back

Yes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to less dense materials in a fluid?

Back

They rise to the top.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tectonic plates made up of?

Back

Continental crust and oceanic crust.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle.

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