Quiz on the Earth's Core

What are the two parts of the Earth's Core?

• Inner and Outer Core

• Crust and Mantle

• Mantle and Outer Layer

• Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

What is the main composition of the Earth's Inner Core?

• Iron and Nickel

• Copper and Zinc

• Aluminum and Silicon

• Lead and Tin

What is the estimated temperature of the Inner Core?

• 7,000-8,000 degrees Celsius

• 5,200-6,000 degrees Celsius

• 3,000-4,000 degrees Celsius

• 1,000-2,000 degrees Celsius

Why is the Inner Core solid despite its high temperature?

• Low temperature

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• High density

What is the main composition of the Outer Core?

• Solid iron

• Liquid iron and nickel

• Gas

• Rock

What is the temperature of the Outer Core approximately?

• 4,500 degrees Celsius

• 6,500 degrees Celsius

• 5,500 degrees Celsius

• 3,000 degrees Celsius

What does the liquid Outer Core create?

• Ocean currents

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Earth's magnetic field

What does the Earth's magnetic field protect us from?

• Earthquakes

• Rain

• Wind

• Sun's harmful particles

What is the state of the metals in the Inner Core?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

How deep is the Inner Core within the Earth?

• Very deep

• Not deep at all

• Moderately deep

• Very shallow