inferred Properties of Earth Interior

What evidence exists that proves that Earth has layers?

• They can be seen from special locations on the Earth

• observations of earthquakes and buildings swaying

• seismic data from earthquakes on the other side of the Earth

• tsunami data from other countries and the impact on the land

• rock samples from deep layers

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

What type of evidence was used by Alfred Wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis? (Select 3)

• evidence from landforms / geology

• evidence from fossils

• evidence from human remains

• evidence from climate

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which layer(s) is (are) matched with the correct properties?

• asthenosphere only

• continental crust only

• asthenosphere and lithosphere

• continental crust and oceanic crust

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

In which planetary wind belt do most storms move toward the northeast?

• 30° N to 60° N

• 0° to 30° S

• 0° to 30° N

• 30° S to 60° S

The table below lists some information about the minerals graphite and diamond.

Some properties of diamond are different from those of graphite because diamond

• has a different arrangement of atoms

• forms larger crystals

• has a different composition

• is older in geologic age

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which process combines lighter elements into heavier elements and produces energy within the Sun and other stars?

• fusion

• insolation

• conduction

• radioactive decay

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CCSS.L.8.6

Which layer of Earth can have a temperature of 6000 C

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Asthenosphere

• Crust

Which motion causes some constellations to be visible in New York State only during winter nights and other constellations to be visible only during summer nights?

• Stars in constellations revolve around Earth.

• Stars in constellations revolve around the Sun.

• Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Earth rotates on its axis.

Which layer of Earth can have a temperature of 3000 C

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Stiffer Mantle

• Asthenosphere

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CCSS.W.8.2D

Which is a main source of energy that drives the Earth system?

• Energy of moving water
• Oil from inside the Earth
• Gases in the Atmosphere
• Heat from the Sun