Unit 3, Ch. 9 Earth Science Review

Unit 3, Ch. 9 Earth Science Review

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do scientists learn about Earth's interior?

Back

By analyzing seismic waves from earthquakes

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?

Back

Primary waves (P-waves)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of motion do primary waves (P-waves) have?

Back

Compression/expansion

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth behaves like a "plastic-like" solid that can flow?

Back

Asthenosphere

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of wave can only propagate through solids?

Back

Secondary waves (S-waves)

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the chemical composition of the Earth's core?

Back

Iron and nickel

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the average composition of the continental crust?

Back

Granite

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