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RIDA FATIMA Johar Town Girls - CH 1 Informed Assessment - Geo
RIDA FATIMA Johar Town Girls - CH 1 Informed Assessment - Geo
Inner core
Outer core
Mantle
crust
2) List any two ways/methods scientists have used to gather information about the Earth’s
interior.
By studying the condition of earth after earthquakes and how it affects the layers of earth by
vibrations. And by studying the temperature of the earth layers
c) The Continental Drift Theory states that the plates do not move
The Continental Drift Theory states that the plates are constantly moving..
d) The temperature of the interior of the Earth is much cooler as compared to the area
nearer the surface.
The temperature of the interior of the Earth is higher as compared to the area nearer the
surface.
The earth gets very hot as it gets nearer to its core. The mantle is thus heated up as it is right
next to the core. As a result convection current is formed in the mantle. These currents flow from
the lower part of the mantle and move upwards.