capas de la tierra Flashcards
objetivo
What are the four main layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
True or False: The Earth’s crust is the thickest layer.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ layer of the Earth is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel.
Outer Core
What is the primary composition of the Earth’s crust?
Silicate rocks
Multiple choice: Which layer is located directly beneath the crust?
Mantle
What is the approximate thickness of the Earth’s crust?
5 to 70 kilometers
True or False: The inner core is solid due to the immense pressure at its depth.
True
What is the state of matter of the mantle?
Solid but behaves like a viscous fluid
Fill in the blank: The Earth’s ________ is responsible for generating its magnetic field.
Outer Core
Multiple choice: Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
Inner Core
What is the primary material that makes up the inner core?
Iron and nickel
True or False: The mantle is less dense than the crust.
False
What causes tectonic plate movement in the Earth’s crust?
Convection currents in the mantle
Fill in the blank: The ________ layer is where most of the Earth’s geological activity occurs.
Crust
Multiple choice: Which layer is the thinnest?
Crust