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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