TRMS Earth's Interior REVIEW

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is thinner and more dense than continental crust.

Front

What is the most massive layer of Earth?

Back

The mantle.

Front

Where is the densest layer of Earth located?

Back

The densest layer is found in the center of Earth.

Front

What are the main types of rock that compose continental and oceanic crust?

Back

Continental crust is mainly made of granite while oceanic crust is mainly made of basalt.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

The outer core is liquid metal.

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

The inner core is solid metal.

Front

Which layer of Earth is primarily composed of silicate rocks?

Back

The crust.

Front

What is the primary composition of oceanic crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is mainly composed of basalt.

Front

What is the primary composition of continental crust?

Back

Continental crust is mainly composed of granite.

Front

How does the density of Earth's layers change from the surface to the center?

Back

Density increases as you move from the surface to the center of Earth.