Endogenic Processes Flashcards
1
Q
Western Deep Levels
A
(refer to book)
2
Q
Seismic Technology
A
(refer to book)
3
Q
Enumerate the sources of earth’s heat
A
- Compression of Matter
- Sinking of Matter
- early Planetesimals
- Radioactive decay
4
Q
Explain Compression of Matter
A
volumetric heating
5
Q
Explain Radioactive decay
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(refer to book)
6
Q
early Planetesimals
A
(refer to book)
7
Q
Sinking of Matter
A
(refer to book)
8
Q
discuss the internal structure of the earth (core, mantle, crust)
A
(refer to book)
9
Q
lithosphere
A
rigid
10
Q
asthenosphere
A
not rigid
11
Q
difference between magma and lava
A
(refer to book)
12
Q
enumerate the 3 formations of magma
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- Decompression
- Heat Transfer
- Volatiles
13
Q
discuss the 2 movements of magma
A
- It is less dense
- pressure from surrounding rocks
14
Q
Explain formation by decompression
A
15
Q
explain formation by heat transfer
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