Question

Which of the following statements related to the formation of a density-stratified Earth are true? Choose all that apply.

a) Rocky material of the mantle is less dense than the liquid outer core.
b) Molten material will rise if it is less dense than the surrounding material.
c) The layer with the greatest density is located at the center of Earth.
d) Solid materials will always sink beneath fluid materials.
e) The thickest layer of Earth has the greatest density.
Now, let's identify the correct statements:
a) True - Rocky material of the mantle is less dense than the liquid outer core.
b) True - Molten material will rise if it is less dense than the surrounding material.
c) False - The layer with the greatest density is not necessarily located at the center of Earth.
d) True - Solid materials will generally sink beneath fluid materials.
e) False - The thickest layer of Earth does not always have the greatest density.

Answer 1

The correct statements related to the formation of a density-stratified Earth are: Rocky material of the mantle is less dense than the liquid outer core, molten material will rise if it is less dense than the surrounding material, and solid materials will generally sink beneath fluid materials.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statements related to the formation of a density-stratified Earth are:True - Rocky material of the mantle is less dense than the liquid outer core.True - Molten material will rise if it is less dense than the surrounding material.False - The layer with the greatest density is not necessarily located at the center of Earth.True - Solid materials will generally sink beneath fluid materials.False - The thickest layer of Earth does not always have the greatest density.