Unit 2: Earth's Energy Systems

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth

• increases
• decreases 
• goes up or down depending on the layer
• stays the same

Scientists know about the Earth Layers due to _________.

• volcanic activity

• seismic waves

• magnetic properties

Which is the thinnest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which is the hottest layer?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

What layer is labeled B?

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What layer is the thinnest?

• Crust 
• Mantle
• Core
• They are all the same size

Which layer has the highest density?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All the same

Which layer is the thickest?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All of them are the same size

Which layer has the highest density?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All the same

Do the layers move?

• No, they are all stuck in place...rocks are solid
• Yes, but only the crust
• All the layers but the mantle.  It is too thick to really move.
• All the layers are moving, some with convection, some are rotating.

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