WorksheetsEarth's Interior
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
During a school project, Ava, Maya, and Michael are studying the Earth's interior. They are considering various methods to gather evidence. Which method would provide them with direct evidence?
Analysing seismic waves caused by earthquakes
Using sonar detection devices
Examining rock samples from drilling or volcanic eruptions
Using metal detectors
Seismic waves are ________ evidence that shows where rock composition and form changes inside the Earth.
Direct
Indirect
Which layer is the thinnest of Earth's layers?
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
Crust
If you found a rock made mostly of magnesium and nickel, which layer did it most likely come from?
Inner core
Outer core
Mantle
Crust
This type of crust has lighter colored, coarse grained rocks and is usually referred to as "dry land"
Continental Crust
Oceanic Crust
Bread Crust
Graham Cracker Crust
Convection currents occur in which layer of the Earth?
inner core
outer core
mantle
crust
Which layer is the ONLY layer made entirely of liquid material?
inner core
outer core
mantle
crust
Which layer is responsible for creating the Earth's magnetic field?
inner core
outer core
mantle
crust
Heat transfers from matter at _____ temperature/pressure to _____ temperature/pressure.
High/Low
Low/High
Strong/Weak
Weak/Strong
Which correctly names the Earth's layers STARTING FROM THE CENTER.
Crust, Inner Core, Mantle, Outer Core
Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust
Inner Core, Mantle, Crust, Outer Core
Crust, Outer Core, Inner Core, Mantle
Convection currents are caused by a temperature difference in the mantle, resulting in movement from hot areas to cooler ones.
True
False
