Chapter 9 Test

The following increases with depth within Earth.

• temperature
• pressure
• density
• all of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

The crust is part of the

• asthenosphere.
• stratosphere.
• lithosphere.
• none of the above.

Compared to the lithosphere, the asthenosphere is

• more rigid.
• cooler.
• softer and more easily deformed.
• lower density

Earth’s tectonic plates are located

• from Earth’s surface to a depth of about 100 km.
• below the crust.
• within the asthenosphere.
• only beneath the oceans.

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To learn about Earth’s deep interior, including the core, scientists

• extract cores from holes drilled into Earth.
• study seismic waves from earthquakes.
• use optical technologies to see into Earth.
• send robotic vehicles to the center of Earth.

S waves DO NOT travel through

• high temperature solids.
• low temperature solids.
• ice.
• liquids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The thickest layer of the Earth is the ____.

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer core
• Inner core

Earth’s inner core is mostly ____.

• molten metal
• solid metal
• solid rock similar to Earth’s crust
• molten rock similar to Earth’s crust

The asthenosphere ____ the lithosphere

• has a lower average temperature than
• is more flexible than
• is located on top of
• all of the above are correct

Which term describes the portion of the Earth made up partly of crust and partly of mantle material?

• lithosphere
• asthenosphere
• hemisphere
• geosphere