What is the earth made of?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the structure of the earth, what the earth is made of and where volcanoes and earthquakes occur and why.

What is the earth made of?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the structure of the earth, what the earth is made of and where volcanoes and earthquakes occur and why.

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Key learning points

  1. Examine the structure of the earth and what the earth is made of
  2. Explore where volcanoes and earthquakes occur and why

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6 Questions

Q1.
How many layers is the earth made up of?
1
2
3
Correct answer: 4
Q2.
Which two metals are the main components of the Earth’s inner and outer core?
aluminium and copper
iron and aluminium
Correct answer: iron and nickel
nickel and aluminium
Q3.
What is the approximate temperature of Earth's inner core?
3,000°C
4,400°C
Correct answer: 6,100°C
Q4.
What is the approximate temperature of Earth's outer core?
3,000°C
Correct answer: 4,400°C
6,100°C
Q5.
What is the approximate temperature of Earth's mantle?
Correct answer: 3,000°C
4,400°C
6,100°C
Q6.
Why do volcanoes and earthquakes occur along tectonic plate lines?
Tectonic plates crash into each other at high speeds and this leads to violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Correct answer: The slow movement of the tectonic plates leads to violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / Mountains, Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Geography