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What is the average density of Earth?
What is the average density of Earth?
- 5.515 g/cm3 (correct)
- 4.8 g/cm3
- 7.2 g/cm3
- 6.0 g/cm3
What generates the Earth's magnetic field?
What generates the Earth's magnetic field?
- Solid inner core
- Liquid outer core flow (correct)
- Viscous asthenosphere
- Silicate solid crust
How is the scientific understanding of the internal structure of Earth based?
How is the scientific understanding of the internal structure of Earth based?
- Observations of topography and bathymetry
- Samples brought to the surface from greater depths by volcanoes
- Analysis of seismic waves that pass through Earth
- All of the above (correct)
How can Earth's mass be calculated?
How can Earth's mass be calculated?
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Which layer of the Earth's structure is highly viscous?
Which layer of the Earth's structure is highly viscous?
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth's internal structure?
What is the outermost layer of the Earth's internal structure?
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Which layer of the Earth's internal structure generates the Earth's magnetic field?
Which layer of the Earth's internal structure generates the Earth's magnetic field?
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How is the scientific understanding of the internal structure of Earth primarily based?
How is the scientific understanding of the internal structure of Earth primarily based?
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What element is assumed to be in the core according to the chondrite model (1)?
What element is assumed to be in the core according to the chondrite model (1)?
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How can Earth's average density be determined?
How can Earth's average density be determined?
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