Cycle III Geology

John Dewey High School

Mr. Klimetz

Thinking Like a Geologist

Part IV

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper or in the spaces provided. These questions are designed to enhance your ability to think like a geologist and not to test your specific knowledge of geology. Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Be patient and think logically. Submit this sheet along with any additional sheets at the end of the band.

A hypothetical planet similar to Earth essentially consists of eight different internal material layers each with a particular density, as shown below:

Material C: Density = 1.200 g/cmexp3 Phase = Liquid

Material E: Density = 2.700 g/cmexp3 Phase = Solid

Material I: Density = 1.000 g/cmexp3 Phase = Liquid

Material K: Density = 11.500 g/cmexp3 Phase = Solid

Material N: Density = 0.004 g/cmexp3 Phase = Gas

Material O: Density = 4.900 g/cmexp3 Phase =  Solid

Material R: Density = 8.000 g/cmexp3 Phase = Liquid

Material W: Density = 3.200 g/cmexp3 Phase = Liquid

Based on your knowledge of matter and the gross internal architecture of the Earth, answer the following questions.

1.     List in order, from the outside of the planet to the center of the planet

in which each material listed would most likely be found.

2.     Which material(s), if any, would comprise the planet's atmosphere?

3.     Which material(s), if any, would comprise the planet's hydrosphere?

4.     Which material(s), if any, would comprise the planet's crust?

5.     Which material(s), if any, would comprise the planet's mantle?

6.     Which material(s), if any, would comprise the planet's outer core?

7.     Which material(s), if any, would comprise the planet's inner core?