4.1 science Flashcards

1
Q

Tectonic plates consist of

A

both continental and oceanic crust

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2
Q

The deep interior of the Earth can be mapped using

A

seismic waves

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3
Q

The layer of rock that comprises 67% of Earth’s mass

A

mantle

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4
Q

The layer of Earth made mostly of iron

A

core

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5
Q

The thin, solid outermost layer above the mantle

A

crust

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6
Q

The rigid layer made up of crust and upper mantlew

A

lithosphere

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7
Q

The layer made of solid rock that slowly flows

A

asthenosphere

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8
Q

The lower part of the mantle

A

mesosphere

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9
Q

e

A

compound

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10
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an instrument that records vibrations in the ground and determines the location and strength of an earthquake

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seismograph

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