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Friday- 1/21/22 heat and layers of earth

Total questions: 167

Worksheet time: 6hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which layer is shown in red?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

2.

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

3.

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's crust?

a)

Solid, rocky

b)

Liquid, metallic

c)

Semisolid, convecting

d)

Dense, extremely hot

4.

Which of the following is true regarding the composition of the lithosphere?

a)

The lithosphere is mostly liquid, with some medium-density materials, such as silicon.

b)

The lithosphere is more plastic and flows slowly compared to the solid crust of Earth.

c)

The lithosphere includes the core and the lower portion of the mantle.

d)

The lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, which is sold and rigid.

5.
The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core. 
a)
mantle
b)
outer core
c)
inner core
d)
crust
6.
This is the outermost, rigid layer of the Earth, made up of two parts, is divided into pieces call tectonic plates.
a)
Inner Core
b)
Asthensophere
c)
Lithosphere
d)
Outer Core
7.

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

8.

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

9.

Which layer is the hottest?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

10.

Which layer is the coolest?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

11.
The core is mostly made up mostly of which elements?
a)
Oxygen and Silicon
b)
Silicon and Magnesium
c)
Nickel and Iron
d)
Iron and Magnesium
12.

Tectonic plates are made up of the upper rigid mantle, the continental crust, and ________ crust.

a)

continental

b)

oceanic

c)

plates

d)

mantle

13.
Why is the inner core solid?
a)
its unknown
b)
what it's made of
c)
the pressure
d)
it is colder than the outer core
14.
What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?
a)
crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
b)
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
c)
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
d)
outer core, inner core, crust, mantle
15.

What two layers make up the core?

a)

Lithosphere and

Asthenosphere

b)

Inner and Outer core

c)

Lithosphere and Outer Core

d)

Inner core and Mantle

16.

What part of the mantle is solid (partially molten) rock, that moves like putty?

a)

Asthenosphere

b)

Mantle

c)

Lithosphere

d)

Crust

17.

What layer is made of mostly iron?

a)

Mantle and crust

b)

Mantle and core

c)

Inner core and outer core

d)

Crust only

18.

Which of Earth's layers is best described as liquid metal?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

19.

Which of the following correctly lists the layers from innermost to outermost?

a)

inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, crust

b)

lower mantle, upper mantle, crust, inner core, outer core

c)

lower mantle, inner core, upper mantle, outer core, crust

d)

crust, inner core, lower mantle, upper mantle, outer core

20.

As you travel from the crust to the core, how would temperature, pressure and density of the material change?

a)

They would all increase

b)

They would all decrease.

c)

Nothing, the layers are made of the same material throughout

d)

Temperature would decrease, but pressure and density would increase

21.
Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density?
a)
crust
b)
mantle
c)
outer core
d)
inner core
22.
Which layer of the earth is under the highest pressure?
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Inner Core
23.

Which layer is shown in red?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

24.

Which layer is shown in orange?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

25.

Which shows the order of the layers from COOLEST to HOTTEST?

a)

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

b)

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

c)

crust, outer core, inner core, mantle

d)

Trick question! All of the layers are the same temperature!

26.
There are how many different types of crust?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
5
d)
3
27.
What is the core made of?
a)
steel
b)
iron 
c)
aluminum
d)
iron and nickel
28.
What describes the outer core?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
viscous
d)
gas
29.
Which layer of the Earth is the only liquid layer?
a)
Outer Core
b)
Inner Core
c)
Mantle
d)
Lithosphere
30.

The asthenosphere is part of which layer

a)

inner core

b)

outer core

c)

mantle

d)

crust

31.
Which layer(s) of the Earth make up the asthenosphere?
a)
Part of the mantle
b)
Crust, mantle, Core
c)
Crust and upper mantle
d)
Only the crust
32.

What layer is solid and has plasticity?

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Mantle

c)

Asthenosphere

d)

crust

33.
What happens to pressure as we move from the crust to the inner core?
a)
Pressure Decreases
b)
Pressure Increases
c)
Nothing
34.
Less dense materials rise to the top.
a)
True
b)
False
35.

The layer of the Earth that can "flow" is the

a)

asthenosphere

b)

lithosphere

c)

inner core

d)

crust

36.
Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density?
a)
crust
b)
mantle
c)
outer core
d)
inner core
37.

Which layer of Earth contains the tectonic plates?

a)

outer core

b)

inner core

c)

asthenosphere

d)

lithosphere

38.

Which layer of the Earth is made up of both crust and mantle

a)

outer core

b)

lithosphere

c)

asthenosphere

d)

oceanic crust

39.

Which layer is broken into seperate sections called plates

a)

inner core

b)

outer core

c)

lithosphere

d)

asthenosphere

40.

The lithosphere is _________ than the crust.

a)

thicker

b)

thinner

c)

less dense

d)

cooler

41.

The Earth is divided into layers based on ________ and _______.

a)

density, temperature

b)

heat, pressure

c)

what they are made of, how they act

d)

their depth and what they are made of

42.

The outer core is thicker than the mantle.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

We live on the ________ layer of the Earth.

a)

hottest

b)

dentist

c)

thinnest

d)

softest

44.
This layer is the innermost layer of the Earth.
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Inner Core
45.
This layer is directly below the mantle.
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Inner Core
46.
This layer is the thinnest layer and is made of solid rock.
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Inner Core
47.
This layer is a solid ball of metal.
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Inner Core
48.
This layer includes all dry land and the Ocean floor.
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer Core
d)
Inner Core
49.

Scientist use evidence from ___________ to determine what is going on deep inside the Earth.

a)

crust

b)

seismic waves

c)

iron

d)

erosion

50.
A barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student’s skin by this contact is by the process of—
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
vaporization
d)
radiation
51.
A student opens the top window and the bottom window in a hot room. What statement best describes the heat transfer occurring in the room?
a)
conduction
b)
radiation
c)
convection
d)
evaporation
52.
what is conduction?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
drinking hot coffee
53.

How does heat travel?

a)

they don't travel

b)

hot to cold

c)

cold to hot

d)

All of the above

54.
The diagram to the right shows a solid iron bar that is being heated in a flame. The primary method of heat transfer in the solid iron bar is—
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
absorption
d)
radiation
55.

Thermal energy always moves from hot to cold.

a)

true

b)

false

56.
what is radiation?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
touching the cookies out of the oven
57.

Which has more thermal energy?

a)

teaspoon of boiling water

b)

bowl of boiling water

c)

bathtub of boiling water

58.

You put a metal spoon and a wooden spoon into a pot of boiling water. One will become too hot to touch. Why?

a)

Metals conduct heat better than wood.

b)

Wood conducts heat better than metals.

c)

Metals are insulators.

d)

Wood is more dense than metal.

59.
What do you call the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid?
a)
Melting Point
b)
Boiling Point
c)
Freezing Point
d)
Solid Point
60.
As the thermal energy of a substance increases, its particles spread out and the substance expands.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
Which of the following are kinds of heat transfer.
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
All of the above
62.

What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring at point B?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Kinetic

63.

Particles in motion have ___________ energy.

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

potential

d)

sound

64.

What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring when you are warmed by the sun?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Solar

65.

How do you increase the kinetic energy of molecules?

a)

Decrease the temp

b)

change the energy input

c)

increase the thermal energy

d)

expand the molecules and increase the density

66.

What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring at point C?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Heat

67.

Uneven heating and cooling of the Earth's surface forces the air to circulate in an attempt to find equilibrium or balance. This type of heat transfer is an example of ______.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Solar energy

68.

In this example, explain the movement of thermal energy in the glass.

a)

Heat is moving from the lemonade to the glass

b)

Heat is moving from the lemonade to the ice

c)

Cold is moving from the ice to the lemonade

d)

Cold is moving from the ice to the glass

69.

Thermal energy always moves from areas of ______ heat to areas of ______ heat.

a)

low -- high

b)

high -- low

c)

high -- high

d)

low -- low

70.

An iron transfers heat to clothing through ___________.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Electricity

71.
On a cold rainy day a baby is touching a cold window.  It feels so cold. Which way is the heat moving moving? 
a)
Cold is moving from the window to the hand.
b)
Heat is moving from the hand to the window.
c)
Heat doesn't move.
d)
It moves in currents
72.

What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring from the steam rising from the hot coffee?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Gas

73.
Heat transfer in boiling water.
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
74.
The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north. What type of heat transfer is this?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
insulation 
75.
Heat transfer in wind.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
76.
When you use a microwave, what is the main way that heat is transferred?
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
77.
Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.
a)
high to low
b)
low to high
c)
high to high
d)
It can travel high to low and low to high. 
78.
The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
79.

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

Insolation

80.
Heat transfer occurs
a)
in many directions
b)
both from warm objects to colder ones and from cold objects to warmer ones.
c)
only from warm objects to colder ones.
d)
only from cold objects to warmer ones.
81.
Conduction can only occur between two objects when –
a)
one object is less dense than the other.
b)
both objects are in physical contact with each other.
c)
one of the objects is made of a metal.
d)
both objects are exactly the same temperature.
82.
Radiation is how energy from the sun is transferred to Earth.
a)
true
b)
false
83.

What is heat?

a)

a gaseous substance

b)

thermal energy

c)

electricity

d)

light energy

84.

Heat will always transfer from the ___________ object to the ________ object.

a)

The hottest object to the coolest object.

b)

The coolest object to the hottest object.

c)

The solid object to the liquid object.

d)

The liquid object to the solid object.

85.

Thermal energy transfer through electromagnetic rays or waves is...

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

86.

There will always be heat transfer between two objects that are touching if...

a)

the temperatures are the same in each sample

b)

there is a difference in temperature between samples

87.

Kinetic energy is the energy of...

a)

electricity

b)

potential movement

c)

motion

88.
The transfer of thermal energy from one place to another by the the movement of fluids is
a)
convection
b)
conduction 
c)
radiation
d)
thermal energy
89.
Which example below is an example of convection?
a)
Standing on a hot metal bridge
b)
The attic is warmer than the basement
c)
The Sun heating the Earth
d)
Touching hot sand with your feet
90.
The transfer of thermal energy through a substance by direct contact is called___.
a)
conduction
b)
insulation
c)
convection
d)
radiation
91.

If we can't travel to the center of the Earth, how do we know so much about it?

a)

Seismic waves, made by earthquakes and man-made explosions

b)

special camera scopes sent through all the layers of the earth

c)

very long thermometers that can reach to the inner core

d)

super powerful x-rays

92.

What layer is a shell of liquid iron nickel that creates the Earth's magnetic field?

a)

Outer Core

b)

Mantle

c)

Crust

d)

Inner Core

93.

Identify the layer of the earth labeled # 6

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

94.

Which layer is shown in yellow?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

95.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter A?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

96.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter B?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

97.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter C?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

98.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter D?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

99.

The layers of Earth are in the order they are in because:

a)

It keeps us safe

b)

It holds the Earth together

c)

Its pretty

d)

The different layers have different densities

100.

Which best describes heat transfer by radiation?

a)

A slice of bacon frying in a pan.

b)

A pot on a stove boiling water.

c)

Cooking a hotdog in a microwave.

d)

A hot air balloon.

101.

What is the original source of the most of the energy that people use?

a)

By radiation from the sun.

b)

By convection from the sun.

c)

By radiation from the Earth's core.

d)

Conduction from Earth's core.

102.

Which of the following best describes CONVECTION?

a)

When heat is transferred through waves.

b)

When heat is transferred through objects that are touching.

c)

The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts moves down.

103.

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

104.

The ______ air rises and the cold air sinks in convection heat transfer.

a)

warm

b)

cold

c)

same

d)

very cold

105.

Clark accidentally grabbed the handle of the hot pt. This shows ______________.

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

106.

You and your friends gathered around a campfire to keep warm. How heat is being transferred?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

107.

This is the transfer of thermal energy through "space".

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

convection

d)

spaceship

108.

A huge rock at the park really gets hot during the day because of ____________.

a)

conduction.

b)

convection.

c)

radiation.

109.

Which of the following is NOT a type of heat transfer?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Transformation

110.

Radiation is heat transfer by

a)

touch.

b)

current.

c)

waves.

111.

Hot air balloons work using what type of heat transfer?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

112.

An attic feeling warmer than the basement is an example of what type of heat transfer?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

113.

What are the main 3 states of matter?

a)

California, New York, Nevada

b)

Ice, air, water

c)

happy, sad, mad

d)

Solid, liquid, gas

114.

When molecules of a liquid or gas are heated up, they will

a)

move slower and less

b)

move faster and more

c)

remain in the same state

d)

become solid

115.

Hot chocolate is stirred with a spoon and the spoon gets hot is an example of

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Plasma

116.

A metal hammer heats up sitting outside on a sunny day is an example of

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Condensation

117.

Three ways that heat is transferred in thermal energy are:

a)

conduction, convection, and radiation

b)

temperature, heat, density

118.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

119.

A chair is placed several feet from a fireplace. The fireplace has a glass screen. The side of the chair facing the fireplace gets warm because of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

120.

Which of the following is the best example of conduction?

a)

A light bulb warming a lampshade

b)

An egg cooking in a frying pan

c)

Water boiling in a pot

d)

Gases circulating in the atmosphere

121.

A pot is placed directly on a stove. The pot gets hot due to

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

122.

You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

123.

The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

insulation

124.
John put a heat pack on his cold feet. What will most likely be the result?
a)
The cold from John’s feet will  be radiated into  the heat pack.
b)
The warmth of the heat pack will be radiated  onto John’s feet.
c)
The cold from John’s feet will be conducted  into the heat pack.
d)
The warmth of the heat pack will be conducted  onto John’s feet.
125.

What happens when a cold drink sits in a hot room?

a)

It remains cold

b)

It gets warmer

c)

It starts boiling

d)

It starts to freeze

126.
This is a lava lamp. When the light bulb heats the wax, the wax rises. When the wax cools, it falls. This cycle of rising/falling is an example of:
a)
Conduction.
b)
Convection.
c)
Radiation.
127.

Ben is boiling water to make pasta. He leaves his metal stirring spoon in the boiling water for a few minutes. What will most likely happen to the temperature of the metal spoon?

a)

The temperature of the metal spoon will

decrease because cold energy from the boiling

water will transfer to the spoon.

b)

The temperature of the metal spoon will

increase because heat energy from the boiling

water will transfer to the spoon.

c)

The temperature of the metal spoon will

decrease because heat energy from the spoon

will transfer to the water.

d)

The temperature of the metal spoon will

increase because cold energy from the spoon

will transfer to the water.

128.

Rose makes a cup of hot tea. She places the cup

of tea on the kitchen table and waits for it to cool

off. When she picks up the cup a few minutes

later, she notices the kitchen table is warm where

the cup used to be. Which best explains the flow

of energy between the cup and the table?

a)

Cold transferred from the table to the cup, and

heat was exchanged between both.

b)

Heat transferred from the cup to the table to

warm the table.

c)

Heat transferred from the cup to the table, and

cold was exchanged between both.

d)

Cold transferred from the table to the cup to cool

the tea.

129.

The table shows the results of the experiment

Amy did where she placed three samples, with a

starting temperature of 75°F, outside in the direct

sun, and recorded the temperatures over six

minutes. What is the best conclusion Amy can draw from

her results?

a)

The dark sand absorbs heat the fastest.

b)

The water absorbs more heat than the sand

samples.

c)

The light sand absorbs the most amount of heat.

d)

The water absorbs heat the fastest.

130.
A crayon placed on a dark driveway in bright sunlight melted into a colorful puddle. What caused the crayon to melt?
a)
Solar radiation heated the driveway and then heat transferred to the crayon by conduction.
b)
Solar radiation heated the driveway and then heat transferred to the crayon by radiation.
c)
Solar convection heated the driveway and then heat transferred to the crayon by radiation.
d)
Solar convection heated the driveway and then heat transferred to the crayon by conduction.
131.
What conditions are necessary for heat conduction to occur between two objects? 
a)
The objects must be surrounded by air or water.
b)
Two objects at different temperatures are touching one another. 
c)
Two objects at different temperatures are located close to one another. 
d)
One object must emit energy as light and heat and another object absorbs the energy. 
132.
What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?
a)
Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.
b)
No energy is transferred.
c)
Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.
d)
The water warms up due to the humidity
133.
Thermal energy travels...
a)
Hot to cold
b)
Cold to hot
c)
Inside to outside
d)
Outside to inside
134.

Heat will continue to transfer until it reaches

a)

maximum heat

b)

minimum heat

c)

thermal equilibrium

d)

abosolute zero

135.

The mantle in the Earth is heated by...

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

136.
In this experiment, the WARM red dye and the COLD blue dye was placed in the water at the same time. The warm red dye rose to the top while the cold blue dye sank to the bottom.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
137.

The lithosphere combines which two layers?

a)

Asthenosphere & Crust

b)

Crust & upper part of mantel

c)

Mantel & Asthenosphere

138.
What happens to pressure as we move from the crust to the inner core?
a)
Pressure Decreases
b)
Pressure Increases
c)
Nothing
139.

Which layer of Earth is the thickest layer?

a)

the inner core

b)

the crust

c)

the mantle

d)

the outer core

140.

Earth's crust is the thickest layer.

a)

True

b)

False

141.

Earth's crust is the hottest layer.

a)

True

b)

False

142.

Earth's crust is the least dense layer.

a)

True

b)

False

143.

The name of the innermost layer is

a)

the crust

b)

the mantle

c)

the outer core

d)

the inner core

144.

The innermost layer is under the greatest amount of pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

145.

The outer core is mainly composed of

a)

solid iron and nickel

b)

liquid iron and nickel

c)

semi-solid magma

d)

granite and basalt

146.

Which of the following is true?

a)

Earth's crust is made of liquid.

b)

Earth's crust is the hottest layer.

c)

Earth's crust is the thickest layer.

d)

Earth's crust is the least dense layer.

147.

The temperature DECREASES from the

a)

crust to the inner core.

b)

inner core to the crust.

148.

Which layer can be described as either Oceanic or Continental?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

149.

Which layer is responsible for creating Earth's magnetic field?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

150.

Which layer causes the lithospheric plates to move?

a)

asthenosphere

b)

inner core

c)

crust

d)

basalt

151.

Which layer is described as plastic-like and slowly flowing?

a)

lithosphere

b)

asthenosphere

c)

crust

d)

inner crust

152.

Which layer can be compared to the shell of a hard-boiled egg?

a)

crust

b)

mantle

c)

outer core

d)

inner core

153.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

As you go deeper into Earth, pressure increases.

b)

As you go deeper into Earth, temperature increases.

c)

As you go deeper into Earth, the particles are packed tighter together (increasing density).

d)

All of the above.

154.

Which two types of evidence have scientists used to learn about Earth's interior?

a)

maps and satellites

b)

minerals and elements

c)

rock samples and seismic waves

d)

drills and maps

155.

Oceans, and other bodies of water, are found on which layer of Earth?

a)

Outer Core

b)

Mantle

c)

Inner Core

d)

Crust

156.

Which of the following would be an accurate feature to include in a model of Earth?

a)

A crust that is the thickest layer.

b)

An inner core that contains oceans.

c)

A thin mantle in the center of the model.

d)

A liquid outer core below the mantle.

157.

The layer of Earth that is found directly below the lithosphere is called the -

a)

crust

b)

asthenosphere

c)

inner core

d)

outer core

158.

Which layer of Earth is broken up into giant moving plates?

a)

Asthenosphere

b)

Lithosphere

c)

Inner Core

d)

Outer Core

159.

Earth’s crust would be best modeled by using a material that is -

a)

liquid and hot

b)

dense and smooth

c)

soft and flexible

d)

thin and solid

160.

The materials available to make a model of Earth are shown. To make the most accurate model, which of the materials would best represent the asthenosphere?

a)

Modeling clay

b)

Ping pong ball

c)

Ball bearing

d)

Water

161.

Which of earth's layers have the lowest density?

a)

crust

b)

inner core

c)

mantle

d)

outer core

162.
An irregularly shaped piece of gold was lowered into a graduated cylinder holding a volume of water equal to 17 ml. The height of the water rose to 20 ml. If the mass of the gold was 27 g, what was its density?
a)
9 g/mL
b)
10.5 g/mL
c)
6.5 g/mL
d)
8 g/mL
163.
Find the volume of the given figure.
a)
308.9 cm3
b)
308.2 cm3
c)
312.8 cm3
d)
302.9 cm3
164.

Calculate the density in the following question: A flower pot has a mass of 95 g and a volume of 92 mL.

a)

1.03 g/mL

b)

0.97 g/mL

c)

1.01 g/mL

d)

0.99 g/mL

165.
A jet airliner flies 4100 km from New York City to San Francisco in 4.25 hours.  What is its average speed?
a)
964.71 km/hr
b)
96.47 km/hr
c)
17,425 km/hr
d)
174.25 km/hr
166.
How long would it take a bus traveling at 50 km/h to travel 125 km?
a)
6,250 hours
b)
2.5 km
c)
2.5 hours
d)
6,250 km
167.
Avery swims 1000 m in 30 minutes.  What is her average speed?
a)
33.33 m/min
b)
300 m/min
c)
30 m/min
d)
3 m/min