Earth's Interior Flashcards
1
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seismic waves
A
s and p waves that are made from earthquakes
2
Q
crust
A
is the oceanic and continental crust
3
Q
mantle
A
a layer of hot rock below Earth’s crust
4
Q
outer core
A
liquid layer
5
Q
inner core
A
a solid ball of iron and nickel
6
Q
inner core
A
the innermost layer of Earth’s core
7
Q
The 4 layers of Earth
A
crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core
8
Q
asthenosphere
A
soft, molten layer of Earth’s interior
9
Q
lithosphere
A
the rigid, hard layer of rock on Earth
10
Q
geology
A
the study of planet Earth and its features
11
Q
geologist
A
a scientist who studies Earth’s land features and rocks
12
Q
outer core
A
the layer of Earth that creates Earth’s magnetic field
13
Q
outer core
A
is made of iron and nickel
14
Q
s waves
A
earthquake waves that only travel through solids
15
Q
p waves
A
primary waves that travel through solids and liquids
