6 Questions
What prevents the molten iron in the inner core from being liquid?
The high pressure makes the liquid behave like a solid
What is the thickness of the inner core?
1,222 km
What are the cracked and divided parts called that make up the Earth's crust?
Plates
How do oceanic plates differ from continental plates?
Oceanic plates are thinner and have absorbed water from the oceans
Why are oceanic plates compared to wet sponges?
Because oceanic plates are thinner and have absorbed water from the oceans
What makes continental plates different from oceanic plates?
Continental plates are thicker and lighter than oceanic plates
Test your knowledge about the layers of the Earth and plate tectonics with this quiz. Learn about the inner core, its composition, and the behavior of molten iron under extreme pressure. Explore concepts like plate tectonics and continental plates.
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