Earth Structure

Front

What word is used to define how tightly or loosely packed something is?

Back

Density is the term used to describe how tightly or loosely packed matter is.

Front

What happens to pressure and temperature as you move deeper below Earth's surface?

Back

Pressure and temperature increase as you move deeper below Earth's surface.

Front

What is the layer of rock that forms Earth's outer skin?

Back

The layer of rock that forms Earth's outer skin is called the crust.

Front

Which compositional layer is made of iron and some nickel?

Back

The core is the compositional layer made of iron and some nickel.

Front

What layer consists of a dense ball of metal at the center of the Earth?

Back

The inner core consists of a dense ball of metal at the center of the Earth.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

The layer beneath the crust is called the mantle.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth is the crust.

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's core?

Back

The main components of the Earth's core are iron and nickel.

Front

What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

Front

What is the process called when heat moves through a material?

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The process of heat moving through a material is called conduction.