Ohio 8th Science State Test Review

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How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?

Back

It gets hotter.

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What is a dominant allele?

Back

A dominant allele is an allele that expresses its trait even when paired with a recessive allele. Example: B = brown eyes.

Front

In convection, what happens to cooler magma?

Back

Cooler magma sinks.

Front

Which layer of Jupiter is predicted to be the densest?

Back

The core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the coolest?

Back

The crust.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The liquid layer of the Earth's core, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed primarily of iron and nickel.