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Layers of the Earth

Layers of the Earth

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS2-3, MS-PS1-4

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Temperature increases.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

As you travel from the inner core to the crust, how would temperature, pressure, and density of the material change?

Back

They would all decrease.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the core made of?

Back

The core is made of iron and nickel.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which crust is thicker?

Back

The continental crust is thicker.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

The three main layers are the crust, mantle, and core.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core made of?

Back

The outer core is made of liquid iron and nickel.

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