Question

use the word bank to identify each description
iron\tmagma\tbasalt\tsolar winds
pressure\tcontinental\tmagnetic\tgranite
\t1. melted rock inside the earth
\t2. the outer core creates this kind of field
\t3. the oceanic crust is mostly made up of this rock
\t4. the core is mostly made up of nickel and this metal
\t5. the earths land is made up of this crust
\t6. the magnetic field protects earth from these
\t7. the continental crust is mostly made of this rock
\t8. the inner core is solid because of this
choose the best answer.

1. how did the author mostly organize the passage?

a he explains what caused the earths layers to form.
b he explains how the earth was formed in chronological order.
c he identifies problems in the earths layers and possible solutions.
d he describes the different layers of the earth

1. which statement is true about the mantle?

a it is the thinnest layer of earth.
b it is completely solid.
c it is hotter than the crust.
d the rock inside it never moves.

1. which layer of the earth has the hottest temperatures?

a crust
b mantle
c outer core
d inner core

1. which statement is true?

a the crust is thicker under the continental crust than the oceanic crust
b the crust is the thickest layer of the earth
c the mantle creates a magnetic field to protect earth from solar winds
d the inner core is so hot that it is in a liquid state

Explanation:

For the matching section, terms are paired based on Earth science facts about Earth's layers and components. For multiple-choice, answers are based on core Earth layer properties.

Answer:

Matching Section:

1. magma
2. magnetic
3. basalt
4. iron
5. continental
6. solar winds
7. granite
8. pressure

Multiple Choice Section:

1. D. He describes the different layers of the Earth
2. C. It is hotter than the crust.
3. D. Inner Core
4. A. The crust is thicker under the continental crust than the oceanic crust