EARTH LAYERS AND SEISMIC WAVES REVIEWER

Which causes the inner core to remain solid?

• high pressure

• high temperature

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

If a planet has a liquid core,then the "S" waves _______.

• slow down when they travel through the core.

• are unable to pass through the core

Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake?

• Primary (p-wave) waves
• Secondary (s-wave) waves
• Rayleigh Waves
• Love Waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which type of wave is the most destructive wave?

• Primary Wave
• Secondary Wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

It can travel through solids only

• Love waves

• Rayleigh waves

• Primary waves

• Secondary waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which body wave is pictured?

• P-Wave
• S-Wave
• Rayleigh Wave
• Love Wave

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which surface wave is pictured?

• P-Wave
• S-Wave
• Rayleigh Wave
• Love Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which layer has the highest density?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All the same

Which layer is the thickest?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core
• All of them are the same size

What are the two kinds of crust that the Earth has?

• Oceanic and Crustatious Crust
• Oceanic and Continental Crust
• Optic and Continental Crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3