Earth's Interior & Earthquakes

What is the name for the theory that explains the formation of our SOLAR SYSTEM?

• Solar Nebula Theory

• Giant Impact Theory

• Plate Tectonics Theory

• Big Bang Theory

Which layer contains BOTH the upper mantle and the crust?

• lithosphere
• atmosphere
• mesosphere
• athensosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is MOST dense?

• Mantle
• Crust
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

How was the formation of the Earth similar to the formation of our solar system?

• The densest materials moved to the center.
• The densest materials moved to the outside.
• The densest materials were evenly distributed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

P waves move through____

• Solids only
• Liquids only
• Solids and Liquids
• None of these

S waves move through

• Solids only
• Liquids only
• Solids and liquids
• None of these

The outermost layer of Earth is called the mantle.

• True
• False

The part of the mantle called the _____ is made of soft rock that bends like plastic.

• asthenosphere
• lithosphere

Earthquakes produce ______ that travel through Earth

• colorful waves
• seismic waves
• tertiary waves
• predictable waves

Geologist learn about Earth’s interior by studying ______, which move through Earth.

• core samples
• fossils
• seismic waves
• rock layers

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3