Down to the Earth's Core

Front

Which layer is INCORRECTLY matched to the main state of matter it contains? Crust = solid, Mantle = solid, Outer Core = solid, Inner Core = solid

Back

Outer Core = solid

Front

Which layer is represented by the yellow layer? Options: inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Back

mantle

Front

Which statement is correct? Options: As you move up through the layers, the pressure increases., As you move down through the layers pressure increases., As you move down through the layers, pressure decreases., As you move up down through the layers, pressure remains the same.

Back

As you move down through the layers pressure increases.

Front

What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers?

Back

it increases

Front

Where do convection cycles happen?

Back

mantle

Front

Convection cycles move in the mantle. How does this affect the crust?

Back

crust moves in same direction convection cycle moves

Front

Density has to do with what two things?

Back

Mass and Volume

Front

If magma increases in temperature (get hot) what will happen?

Back

It moves up (rises)

Front

If magma decreases in temperature (cooler) what will happen to the magma?

Back

It will move down (sink)

Front

What is the heat source for convection in the mantle? Options: the Crust, the Mantle, the Core

Back

the Core