Earth's Fiery Past
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Which layer of the Earth contains lighter elements such as silicon, aluminum, oxygen, magnesium, and some iron?

  • Mantle (correct)
  • Primordial Gaseous Layer
  • Core
  • Crust
  • What caused the outer solid layer of the Earth to crack into pieces?

  • The collision with an extraterrestrial object (correct)
  • The cooling of the molten mass
  • Volcanic activities
  • The grouping together of elements in a molten mass
  • What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere during the formation of the Earth?

  • Methane and Argon
  • Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
  • H2O and Nitrogen
  • H2 and Helium (correct)
  • What is the main reason for the buoyancy in the Dead Sea?

    <p>High salt concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which elements were among the heavier elements in the molten mass and concentrated at the center of the Earth?

    <p>Iron and Nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth contains heavier elements like iron and nickel?

    <p>Core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the formation of the Dead Sea's buoyancy?

    <p>High salt content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere during its formation?

    <p>Hydrogen and helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the collision occur that caused the outer solid layer of the Earth to crack into pieces?

    <p>4.6 to 4.0 billion years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main state of Earth during its formation?

    <p>Liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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