FLASHCARD Earth's Interior- Intro Vocab

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Energy waves that are released during Earthquakes and major explosions are called __________.

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seismic waves

Front

True or False: S and P waves are seismic waves used to study the Earth's interior layers.

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True

Front

What are Tectonic plates?

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Large moving pieces on Earth's surface that are made of rock.

Front

Where in the U.S. do most Earthquakes occur?

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West coast

Front

What is the Earth's outer layer called?

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Crust

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What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

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Mantle

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What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

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Inner core

Front

What is the liquid layer surrounding the inner core?

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Outer core

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergence

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What is the process called when tectonic plates collide?

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Convergence