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Earth's Layers and Geological Evidence

Earth's Layers and Geological Evidence

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Science

6th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's thinnest layer?

Back

Crust.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to convection currents if the Earth's inside cools down?

Back

Convection currents would slow down.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs in the mantle?

Back

Convection.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is direct evidence in geology?

Back

Evidence obtained from rock samples.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is indirect evidence in geology?

Back

Evidence obtained from seismic (earthquake) waves.

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