Layers of the earth
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of rocks found in the Earth's crust?
Back
Basalt and granite.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary composition of oceanic crust?
Back
Basalt.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are seismic waves?
Back
Energy waves released by earthquakes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the lithosphere?
Back
The layer that contains the upper layer of the upper mantle and crust.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the outer core primarily made of?
Back
Liquid metal.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?
Back
Oceanic crust is primarily composed of basalt, while continental crust is mainly composed of granite.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the mantle?
Back
The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of silicate rocks.
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