Earth's Interior and Geology Quiz
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What is the primary reason for the Earth's interior being hot?

  • Gravitational Energy
  • Residual Heat
  • Accretionary Heat (correct)
  • Differentiation

    • Which process released additional heat as the Earth cooled?

  • Gravitational Energy
  • Differentiation (correct)
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Residual Heat

    • Which factor caused heavier materials to sink towards the center of the Earth?

  • Differentiation
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Gravitational Energy (correct)
  • Accretionary Heat

    • What type of heat was generated during the Earth's formation?

    <p>Accretionary Heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for the ongoing heat generation within the Earth's interior?

    <p>Radioactive Decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

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