25.3&25.4 Flashcards

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1
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what is the boundary that makes a density between layers

A

discountinuities

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2
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how can discontunities be identified

A

by studying seismic waves

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3
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what is the shadow zone

A

where seismic waves been recorded

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4
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whats another term for shadow zone

A

dead zone

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5
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what are the degrees from epic center

A

between 105 and 140 degrees

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6
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what is the asthenosphere?

A

a plastic like layer wich plates move

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