Estructura de la Tierra Flashcards
Comprender las capas de la Tierra
What are the three main layers of the Earth?
The crust, the mantle, and the core.
True or False: The Earth’s crust is the thinnest layer.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the layer of the Earth that is solid and composed mainly of silicate rocks.
crust
What is the primary component of the Earth’s mantle?
Silicate minerals.
Multiple Choice: Which layer of the Earth is liquid?
Outer core.
What is the approximate thickness of the Earth’s crust?
5 to 70 kilometers.
True or False: The inner core is solid.
True.
Short Answer: What is the temperature range of the Earth’s core?
Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 degrees Celsius.
What is the primary element found in the Earth’s outer core?
Liquid iron.
Fill in the blank: The _______ layer is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field.
outer core
Multiple Choice: Which layer of the Earth is mostly solid and composed of iron and nickel?
Inner core.
What is the primary difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?
The lithosphere is rigid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid.
True or False: The mantle is less dense than the crust.
False.
Short Answer: How does the temperature change with depth in the Earth?
The temperature generally increases with depth.
What type of rock primarily makes up the continental crust?
Granite.
