Quiz about 12/06: Earth's Interior Questions

Question 1

The data table shows the mass and volume of four different minerals. Which mineral has the greatest density?

Hint: Calculate the Density of each sample using the formula shown $$Density\ =\ Mass\ \left(g\right)\ \div Volume\ \left(cm^3\right)$$

Accepted Answer

D) D

Answer

A) A

Answer

B) B

Answer

C) C

Question 2

An empty 1,000-milliliter container has a mass of 250.0 grams. When filled with a liquid, the container and the liquid have a combined mass of 1,300. grams.

What is the density of the liquid?

Hint: First find the Mass of the Liquid ALONE (we did this in class during Explore 2)

The use the formula to Calculate the Density of the Liquid

$$Density\ =\ Mass\ \left(g\right)\div Volume\ \left(mL\right)$$

Accepted Answer

B) 1.05 g/mL

Answer

A) 1.00 g/mL

Answer

C) 1.30 g/mL

Answer

D) 0.95 g/mL

Question 3

A model of Earth's internal structure is shown below. Analysis of which type of data led to the development of this model?

Accepted Answer

A) seismic waves

Answer

B) depth of Earth's oceans

Answer

C) electromagnetic radiation

Answer

D) isobar gradients

Question 4

Letters B, C, and D represent layers of Earth. Letter Q represents a location on Earth's surface. Which letter best represents Earth's mantle?

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

Q

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 5

The diagram shows a cutaway view of Earth in which the interior layers are visible. The paths of earthquake waves generated at point X are shown. A, B, C, and D are locations of seismic stations on Earth's surface, and point E is located in Earth's interior. Both P-waves and S-waves were received at seismic stations A and B, but only P-waves were received at seismic stations C and D. Which statement best explains why this occurred?

Accepted Answer

The liquid outer core prevents S-waves from traveling to seismic stations C and D.

Answer

S-waves are much weaker than P-waves.

Answer

S-waves travel faster than P-waves.

Answer

The solid outer core prevents S-waves from traveling to seismic stations C and D.

Question 6

Compared to Earth's outer core, the inner core properties are inferred to be

Hint: Use reference table page 11 to assist in answering this question

Accepted Answer

more dense and a solid

Answer

less dense and a solid

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less dense and a liquid

Answer

more dense and a liquid

Question 7

Which graph best shows the inferred density of Earth's interior as depth increases from the upper mantle to the lower mantle?

Accepted Answer

Graph D

Answer

Graph A

Answer

Graph B

Answer

Graph C

Question 8

A part of which zone of the Earth's interior is inferred to have a density of 10.0 grams per cubic centimeter?

Hint: use your reference table (page 11)

Accepted Answer

outer core

Answer

crust

Answer

mantle

Answer

inner core

Question 9

In which group are the zones of the Earth's interior correctly arranged in order of increasing average density?

Accepted Answer

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Answer

crust, mantle, inner core, outer core

Answer

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Answer

outer core, inner core, mantle, crust

Question 10

At which depth below Earth's surface is the boundary between Earth's outer core and Lower mantle located? (use your reference table)

Accepted Answer

2900 km

Answer

400 km

Answer

670 km

Answer

5150 km

Question 11

The diagrams below show demonstrations that represent the behavior of two seismic waves A (Push/Pull) and waves B (Perpendicular). Which statement concerning the demonstrated waves is correct?

Accepted Answer

Wave A represents a compressional wave, and wave B represents a shear wave.

Answer

Wave A represents a shear wave, and wave B represents a compressional wave.

Answer

Wave A represents compressional waves in the crust, and wave B represents compressional waves in the mantle.

Answer

Wave A represents shear waves in the crust, and wave B represents shear waves in the mantle.

Question 12

Once a tsunami warning is issued, which action should residents of Crescent City take to prevent loss of life?

Accepted Answer

evacuate to higher ground

Answer

board up windows

Answer

go into their basements

Answer

get under a sturdy desk or table

Question 13

The diagram below represents the intensity of the shaking that occurs on different Earth surfaces during the same earthquake. The greatest earthquake hazard to homes exists when they are built on

Accepted Answer

silt and mud

Answer

hard igneous rock

Answer

sedimentary rock

Answer

coarse sediments

Question 14

Which statement best describes the relationship between the travel rates and travel times of earthquake P-waves and S-waves from the focus of an earthquake to a seismograph station?

Accepted Answer

P-waves travel at a faster rate and take less time.

Answer

P-waves travel at a slower rate and take less time.

Answer

S-waves travel at a slower rate and take less time.

Answer

S-waves travel at a faster rate and take less time.

Question 15

Through which materials can P-waves travel?

Accepted Answer

solid rock, magma, water, and natural gas

Answer

solid rock, only

Answer

magma and water, only

Answer

magma, water, and natural gas, only

Question 16

Through which materials can S-waves travel?

Accepted Answer

solids only

Answer

solids and gas only

Answer

solids, gas, and liquids

Answer

liquids only

Question 17

Earthquakes generate compressional waves (P-waves) and shear waves (S-waves). Compared to the speed of compressional waves in a given earth material, the speed of shear waves is

Accepted Answer

always the slower

Answer

always the same

Answer

always faster

Answer

sometimes faster and sometimes slower

Question 18

When the seafloor moves as a result of an underwater earthquake and a large tsunami develops, what will most likely occur?

Accepted Answer

Severe destruction will occur in coastal areas.

Answer

Deep-ocean sediments will be transported over great distances.

Answer

No destruction will occur near the origin of the earthquake.

Answer

The direction of the tsunami will be determined by the magnitude of the earthquake.

Question 19

The diagrams below represent seismograms of the same earthquake recorded in four different locations. Which seismogram was recorded closest to the epicenter of the earthquake?

Accepted Answer

B)

Answer

A)

Answer

C)

Answer

D)

Question 20

Base your answer to the following question on the map below. Dots on the map show the distribution of major earthquake epicenters. The shaded circle labeled A represents a location on Earth's surface. Which conclusion can best be inferred from the data shown on this map?

Accepted Answer

C) Most earthquakes are concentrated in zones along plate boundaries.

Answer

A) Earthquakes generally are evenly distributed over the surface of Earth.

Answer

B) Most earthquakes occur west of the Prime Meridian and north of the Equator.

Answer

D) Most earthquakes occur on continents.

Question 21

At which depth below Earth's surface is the boundary between Earth's Upper Mantle and Lower mantle located? (use your reference table)

Accepted Answer

B) 670 km

Answer

A) 400 km

Answer

C) 2900 km

Answer

D) 5150 km

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