2.3 - Characteristics of Earth's Layers
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Practice Questions
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth?
💡 Hint: It's the layer you walk on.
What is the main composition of the Earth's core?
💡 Hint: Think of heavy metals.
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What is the thickness range of the Earth's crust?
💡 Hint: Think about how deep oceans are compared to mountains.
True or False: The outer core is solid.
💡 Hint: Consider the heat and pressure at such depths.
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Explain how seismic waves can provide information about the Earth's inner layers.
💡 Hint: Consider how sound behaves in water versus air.
Discuss the implications of the Earth's temperature gradient from the crust to the core.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how heating changes states and impacts movement.
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