Geography
Name the two broad divisions the earth crust is divided depending on chemical composition.
- Lithosphere, hydrosphere
- SIAL, SIMA
- Core, Mantle
- Crust, Asthenosphere
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Meteors are rocks from outer space. They hold special significance for scientists because
- they contain radioactive materials.
- the earth is made of same materials.
- they give an idea of other planets.
- they pass through the atmosphere of earth.
The earth is made up of several concentric layers. The correct order of the layers from the centre to the surface is
- Crust — Mantle — Core
- Core — Mantle — Crust
- Mantle — Crust — Core
- Mantle — Core — Crust.
Study the figure on the right and complete the analogy:
Continents : SIAL :: …………… : SIMA
- Mountains tops
- Ocean floor
- Plains
- Volcanoes
This is the densest part of the earth believed to be composed of iron and nickel which is responsible for earth's magnetism. Identify it.
- Mantle
- Core
- Crust
- None of the above