Beneath the Surface

In 1961 did scientists successfully drill through the Earth’s crust to the mantle? 

• Yes

• No

Why were the scientists in 1961 unsuccessful?

• There were technical issues and people were focused on the Moon.

• There wasn't enough time.

• They discovered there was no mantle.

• They scientists stopped working.

How far have scientists drilled?

• All the way to the mantle

• 5000 feet down.

• 2300 feet down.

• All the way to the core.

How far down is the mantle?

• 16 miles

• 2 miles

• 1 mile

• 1.6 miles

What material have scientist retrieved and been able to study more of?

• Mantle material

• Core Material

• Crust Material

What are scientists hoping to find when they drill?

• Diamonds

• Seismic Wave Information and Extreme Life Forms

• Fossils

When do scientists expect Phase 3 to be finished?

• 2020

• 2050

• 2019

• 2025

So...we are in 2025 now. Do you think we have made it to the mantle yet?

• Yes

• No