Continental Crust

Question

2.7 - 3.0
Mantle
3.3 - 5.5
Outer Core
9.9 - 12.0
Inner Core
12.5 - 13.0
Approximate Density of Earth's Layers
Based on the information in the table, what can you conclude about the density of the Earth's layers?
A The density of the layers decreases as the pressure increases.
B The density of the layers increases as the temperature decreases.
C
The density increases in layers that are closer to the core of the Earth.
D
The density increases in layers that are closer to the surface of the Earth.

Answer 1

Based on the information in the table, the correct conclusion is:

C. The density increases in layers that are closer to the core of the Earth.

This is because the densities of the Earth's layers listed show an increasing trend as you move from the continental crust (least dense) towards the inner core (most dense).