capas de la tierra Flashcards

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What are the four main layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

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True or False: The Earth’s crust is the thickest layer.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The ________ layer of the Earth is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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Outer Core

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5
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What is the primary composition of the Earth’s crust?

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Silicate rocks

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6
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Multiple choice: Which layer is located directly beneath the crust?

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Mantle

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7
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What is the approximate thickness of the Earth’s crust?

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5 to 70 kilometers

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True or False: The inner core is solid due to the immense pressure at its depth.

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True

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What is the state of matter of the mantle?

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Solid but behaves like a viscous fluid

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10
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Fill in the blank: The Earth’s ________ is responsible for generating its magnetic field.

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Outer Core

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Multiple choice: Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

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Inner Core

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12
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What is the primary material that makes up the inner core?

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Iron and nickel

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13
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True or False: The mantle is less dense than the crust.

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False

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14
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What causes tectonic plate movement in the Earth’s crust?

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Convection currents in the mantle

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Fill in the blank: The ________ layer is where most of the Earth’s geological activity occurs.

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Crust

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16
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Multiple choice: Which layer is the thinnest?