Earth SOL 5.8a Review

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

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Crust

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What layer of the Earth takes up 84% of its volume?

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Mantle

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What is the composition of the Earth's inner core?

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Solid iron and nickel

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True or False: The Earth has an outer core made of liquid iron.

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True

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What layer is found directly under the crust?

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Mantle

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

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Liquid iron

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Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle

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What is the primary material that makes up the Earth's crust?

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Rocks and minerals

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What is the temperature of the Earth's inner core?

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Approximately 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit)

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

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