Waves inside the Earth 5E Flashcard

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What causes denser materials to sink in a mixture?

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Denser materials sink because they have more mass in the same amount of space.

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are energy waves that travel through the Earth's interior and surface, generated by earthquakes.

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What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

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The Pacific Ring of Fire is a region around the edges of the Pacific Ocean known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How do seismic stations detect energy from earthquakes?

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Seismic stations detect energy from earthquakes because seismic waves travel through the Earth's interior and surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the role of gravity in mixtures?

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Gravity causes denser materials to sink in a mixture.

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What type of data is used to support claims about Earth's interior structure?

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Seismic data is used to support claims about Earth's interior structure.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, indicating how much mass is contained in a given space.

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What is the significance of seismic data in geology?

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Seismic data helps geologists understand the structure and composition of the Earth's interior.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the difference between the Earth's crust and mantle?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer, while the mantle is the layer beneath the crust, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2