Earth's Interior

As you move from the crust towards the core, the temperature (increases/decreases).

(a)  

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As you move away from the core towards the crust, the temperature (increases/decreases).

(a)  

As the depth increases, the pressure (increases/decreases).

(a)  

As the depth decreases, the pressure (increases/decreases).

(a)  

The layer based on physical properties that consists of the crust and rigid mantle is called the _____.

• Plastic Mantle

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Inner Core

The layer based on physical properties that has convection heat currents is called the (a)   .

The layer that has an average density of 11.05 g/cm³ is called the

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which of the following is NOT a type of crust ?

• Oceanic

• Asthenosphere

• Continental

What layer is located at an approximate depth of 2,000 km?

• Crust

• Core

• Mantle

What layer is located at an approximate depth of 5,500 km?

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle