WONDER #1355: How Do We Know the Temperature of Earth’s Core?

Question 1 of 3

The layer of Earth directly under your feet is called the what?

  1. crust
  2. mantle
  3. inner core
  4. outer core

Question 2 of 3

Earth’s core is approximately the same temperature as the surface of what?

  1. the Moon
  2. the Sun
  3. Pluto
  4. Jupiter

Question 3 of 3

Geologists study what type of waves to “see” below Earth’s surface?

  1. water
  2. sound
  3. ocean
  4. seismic

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