ES Unit 3 Test Review
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the range of pressure in Earth’s interior where rock with a density range of 3.4-5.6 g/cm³ is found?
Back
0.2 to 1.4 million atmospheres.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the depth and density of Earth’s interior at location W, where seismic waves are measured?
Back
Depth: 2900 km, Density: from 5.6 g/cm³ to 9.9 g/cm³.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the inferred density of some locations within layer C of Earth’s interior?
Back
12.9 g/cm³.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which block diagram represents the plate motion at the Himalayan Mountains?
Back
Block diagram 3.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the density and composition of the oceanic crust compare to the continental crust?
Back
The oceanic crust is more dense and less felsic.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are P-waves and S-waves in the context of seismic activity?
Back
P-waves are primary waves that compress and expand the material they move through, while S-waves are secondary waves that move material up and down or side to side.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the composition of the continental crust compared to the oceanic crust?
Back
The continental crust is generally more felsic, containing more silica and aluminum, while the oceanic crust is more mafic, containing more iron and magnesium.
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