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Seismic Waves and Earth's Interior

Seismic Waves and Earth's Interior

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Physics

8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of Earth?

Back

Inner Core

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the longitudinal waves that are the first to arrive and can move through solids or liquids?

Back

Primary (P) waves

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What evidence indicates the presence of a solid inner core?

Back

P-wave speed increases suddenly at 5200 km and no longer increases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the transverse waves that are the second to arrive and cannot move through liquids?

Back

Secondary (S) waves

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the source of an earthquake called?

Back

Epicenter

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the layer of Earth located between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of seismic waves can travel through both solids and liquids?

Back

Primary (P) waves

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