Investigating Earth's Materials

Front

When magma cools down, what type of rock will it become?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

Why is the inner core made from solid metal?

Back

The pressure in the inner core is very high.

Front

What layer of the Earth is composed of liquid metal?

Back

outer core

Front

The layer of the Earth that is the solid outermost portion and is part of the crust and upper mantle is called the _______.

Back

lithosphere

Front

In the diagram of the Earth, which of the layers is labeled as D?

Back

inner core

Front

In the diagram of the Earth, which of the layers is labeled as C?

Back

outer core

Front

In the diagram of the Earth, which of the layers is labeled as B?

Back

mantle

Front

In the diagram of the Earth, which of the layers is labeled as A?

Back

crust

Front

What is the correct order (starting with the HOTTEST) of Earth's Layers?

Back

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Front

There are two types of the Earth's crust; they are _______ and _________.

Back

oceanic and continental