Inside Earth

Front

If an object is less dense, it will...

Back

float

Front

Which layer of the Earth is denser: the lithosphere or the asthenosphere?

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Asthenosphere

Front

Which layer represents Earth's Outer Core?

Back

Layer C

Front

True or False: The Earth's crust is thicker than the inner layers.

Back

False

Front

True or False: The mantle is hotter than the crust.

Back

True

Front

What is the Earth's crust primarily composed of?

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Silicate rocks

Front

What is the temperature range of the Earth's mantle?

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Approximately 500 to 4,000 degrees Celsius

Front

What is the main characteristic of the lithosphere?

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It is rigid and includes the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the state of matter in the outer core?

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Liquid

Front

What is the primary component of the Earth's inner core?

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Iron and nickel