DE End of Unit: Earth's Layers & Seismic Waves Review Game

DE End of Unit: Earth's Layers & Seismic Waves Review Game

Assessment

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-2, MS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS1-5

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main components of the Earth's inner core?

Back

The inner core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid layer of the Earth's surface made up of the crust and upper mantle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of seismic waves are known as S waves?

Back

S waves, or secondary waves, are seismic waves that move through the Earth and are characterized by their shear motion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is confirmed to be solid and rigid by seismic wave data?

Back

The inner core is confirmed to be solid and rigid.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are primary waves in the context of seismic activity?

Back

Primary waves, or P waves, are the fastest kind of seismic waves that travel through the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core primarily composed of?

Back

The outer core is primarily composed of liquid iron and nickel.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

Back

P waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S waves are shear waves that can only travel through solids.

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