Chapter 4 Study Guide

Define seismic waves: _____________________________

• A vibration that travels through earth.

• A type of ocean current.

• A layer of the Earth's atmosphere.

• A type of volcanic rock.

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What are seismic waves used for? ____________

• To discover that the earth is made out of several layers

• To measure the speed of light

• To predict weather patterns

• To find the age of fossils

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As you move deeper inside the Earth’s interior does the pressure increase or decrease?

Name the three main layers of earth’s interior.

• 1. Crust 2. Mantle 3. Core

• 1. Lithosphere 2. Asthenosphere 3. Mesosphere

• 1. Oceanic layer 2. Continental layer 3. Tectonic layer

• 1. Biosphere 2. Atmosphere 3. Hydrosphere

The upper most part of the mantle and the crust together form a rigid layer called the ___________________________.

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• core

• mesosphere

The soft layer that in Greek means “weak” is ___________________________.

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

• core

What part of the Earth's interior spins causing a magnetic field?

• The outer core

• The mantle

• The crust

• The inner core

In what layer of the Earth's interior do scientists believe convection currents take place?

• The mantle

• The crust

• The inner core

• The outer core

Name the three types of heat transfer and define each.

• 1. Conduction: Transfer of heat through direct contact. 2. Convection: Transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). 3. Radiation: Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

• 1. Diffusion: Transfer of heat through sound waves. 2. Reflection: Transfer of heat by bouncing off surfaces. 3. Absorption: Transfer of heat by soaking into materials.

• 1. Expansion: Transfer of heat by increasing volume. 2. Compression: Transfer of heat by decreasing volume. 3. Evaporation: Transfer of heat by turning into vapor.

• 1. Friction: Transfer of heat by rubbing surfaces. 2. Insulation: Transfer of heat by blocking flow. 3. Filtration: Transfer of heat by separating particles.

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Give an example of each type of heat transfer. Be sure to label each example.

• Conduction: Touching a hot pan. Convection: Boiling water. Radiation: Feeling warmth from the sun.

• Conduction: Boiling water. Convection: Touching a hot pan. Radiation: Feeling warmth from the sun.

• Conduction: Feeling warmth from the sun. Convection: Boiling water. Radiation: Touching a hot pan.

• Conduction: Boiling water. Convection: Feeling warmth from the sun. Radiation: Touching a hot pan bond

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