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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which layer(s) are composed of Iron and Nickle?
A
A & B
C
B & C
- 2. Multiple Choice
Check all of the following that are true when comparing P and S waves.
P waves travel through solids and liquids
S waves stop at liquids
They start at an earthquake
They help us determine the structure of the Earth
P waves move slower than s waves
- 3. Multiple Choice
On Earth, the s wave shadow zone is caused by...
The liquid outer core
The solid inner core
The density differences in the mantle
Earth does not have s wave shadow zones
- 4. Multiple Choice
Primary waves are _____ and secondary waves are _____.
transverse; longitudinal
shear; compressional
surface; sound
longitudinal; transverse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceP Waves travel through...SolidsLiquidsBoth
- 6. Multiple ChoiceS Waves travel through...SoildsLiquidsBoth
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where is heat and pressure the greatest in the Earth?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which layer of the earth is the least dense layer?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of wave is the most destructive wave?Primary WaveSecondary Wave
- 10. Multiple Choicealso called a Primary wave it is a compression (Longitudinal) wave produced by an earthquake that form when rocks break due to pressure.Seismic WaveS-WaveP-WaveOcean Wave
- 11. Multiple ChoiceCrustMantleOuter CoreInner Core
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMantleOuter CoreInner CoreCrust
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMantleOuter CoreInner CoreCrust
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis layer of Earth is solid Iron and NickelOuter CoreMantleInner CoreCrust
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat describes the outer core?solidliquidviscousgas
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAs you travel from the inner core to the crust, how would temperature, pressure and density of the material change?The would all increaseThe would all decrease.They would stay the same.Temperature would decrease, but pressure and density would increase.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceTemperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.increasesdecreasesgoes up and down depending on the layerstays the same
- 18. Multiple ChoicePressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earthincreasesdecreasesgoes up or down depending on the layerstays the same
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis layer of Earth is the thickest partcrustouter coremantleinner core
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIf we compare the temperature and pressure of Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into Earth?Both temperature and pressure increase.Both temperature and pressure decrease.Temperature decreases and pressure increases.Temperature increases and pressure decreases.
- 21. Multiple Choice
When a seismic wave traveling down through the crust arrives at the next layer, what happens to the wave, how does the wave change? In other words, what are the scientist observing about the wave that tells them the wave is entering a new layer.
The type of wave changes, it goes from a P wave to an S wave
The waves change speed
The waves don’t change the matter around them changes.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which statement about seismic waves is accurate?
Seismic waves only relate to earthquakes
Seismic waves have uniform motion within Earth’s layers
Seismic waves change speed when density changes in Earth’s layers
Seismic waves determine differences in temperature in Earth’s layers
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following graphs BEST represents the relationship between the density and depth of material below the Earth’s surface?
A
B
C
D
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Earth’s layers has the GREATEST density?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following most likely causes the Earth’s inner core to be solid?
the pressure at the core is very high
the metals in the core are very heavy
the temperature of the core is very low
the chemicals in the core are very reactive
- 26. Multiple Choice
The crust, the mantle, and the core are structures of Earth. Which description is a feature of Earth’s mantle?
is made of fossil remains
hottest layer
is located at the center of the earth
has convection currents
is made of water
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which layers have convection currents. Select ALL possible correct answers
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
Asthenosphere
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which layers have convection currents. Select ALL possible correct answers
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
Asthenosphere
- 29. Multiple Choice
What part of Earth is the hottest?
core
mantle
surface
crust
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes the asthenosphere?
Plastic like, flowing layer of Earth on which crust floats.
Topmost solid part of Earth in which crust is located.
Center part of earth responsible for the earth’s magnetic field.
Inner solid layer that is extremely hot.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes the lithosphere?
Plastic like, flowing layer of Earth on which crust floats.
Topmost solid part of Earth in which crust is located.
Center part of earth responsible for the earth’s magnetic field.
Inner solid layer that is extremely hot.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the Earth’s crust?
It is stationary and unable to move
It is thicker than the mantle and the core
It is located between the outer and inner core
It's composed of continental and oceanic plates
- 33. Multiple Choice
The lithosphere is made up of the ________ and ________. (Pick 2)
crust
asthenosphere
upper mantle
mesosphere
- 34. Multiple Choice
Geologists believe the source of the earth’s magnetic field may be the
crust
asthenosphere
upper mantle
core
- 35. Multiple Choice
Based on the list given, which is the least dense layer of the earth?
asthenosphere
mesosphere
outer core
inner core
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which makes up most of Earth’s core?
gases
rock
metal
water
- 37. Multiple Choice
The thick, MIDDLE layer of the earth is the _____.
lithosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
ocean
core
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which is the WEAK partially melted layer of the mantle?
lithosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
ocean
core
- 39. Drag and Drop
Sort the following characteristics based on whether they describe the Oceanic Crust: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Thinner Crustpart of the lithospehremore dense than the continental crustThicker Crustless dense than the continental crustmade of granite rockmade of basalt rock - 40. Drag and Drop
Sort the following characteristics based on whether they describe the Continental Crust: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Thicker Crustpart of the lithospehreless dense than the continental crustThinner Crustmore dense than the continental crustmade of basalt rockmade of granite rock - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags