The Earth Is Divided into the Crust, the Mantle, and the Core

question 151

Multiple Choice

The earth is divided into the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the solid portion on which we stand. The mantle is a plastic but solid material under the crust that can flow and move about. And finally, the core is the innermost part of the earth made of solid and molten iron. Pam Walker and Elaine Wood, Hands-On General Science Activities

• A) Argument; conclusion: The mantle ... flow and move about.
• B) Argument; conclusion: The crust is the solid portion on which we stand.
• C) Nonargument.
• D) Argument; conclusion: The core is the innermost part ... molten iron.
• E) Argument; conclusion: The earth is divided into the crust, the mantle, and the core.

---

Definitions:

Dutch Empire

Was a collection of territories controlled by the Netherlands from the 17th to the 20th centuries, notably in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for its trade networks and colonial activities.

Formal Treaty

A legally binding agreement between two or more sovereign states or international entities, often ratified by the respective parties' legislative bodies.

Royal Family

A family that heads a monarchy, consisting of a king, queen, and their relatives.

King Philip's War

A conflict between Native American tribes led by the Wampanoag leader Metacomet, also known as King Philip, and English settlers in New England (1675-1676), marking one of the deadliest wars in American history.