Chemistry Reading 3.1 (Heat Flow Within Earth) Review

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What is the role of Earth's magnetic field in studying the interior?

• To measure temperature

• To understand convection of liquid iron

• To detect earthquakes

• To map surface features.

Which waves are not recorded by seismographs beyond 145°?

• P waves

• S waves

• Surface waves

• Love waves

What is the depth of the outer core?

• 100 km

• 2590 km

• 5150 km

• 6371 km

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What is the depth of the mantle?

• 100 km

• 670 km

• 2890 km

• 6371 km

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Spiraling gyres of liquid iron generate a magnetic field that is mostly ______.

• monopolar

• dipolar

• tripolar

• quadrupolar

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NGSS.HS-PS3-5

What is the temperature range in Earth's mantle?

• 1000°C to 2000°C

• 2000°C to 3000°C

• 3000°C to 4000°C

• 4000°C and above.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What percentage of seismic wave speed variation is due to horizontal variations?

• 95%

• 5%

• 50%

• 10%

What causes variation in seismic wave speed?

• Horizontal changes

• Vertical changes

• Surface changes

• Atmospheric changes

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What do variations in seismic wave speed indicate?

• Ocean currents

• Dynamic motions within Earth's mantle

• Weather patterns

• Mountain formations.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3