Science 6 Topic 3: Minerals and Rocks in the Geosphere Lesson 1: Earth’s Interior Lesson 1: Earth’s Interior Flashcards

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Seismic wave

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Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.

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Crust

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The layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer surface.

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Mantle

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The layer of hot, solid material between Earth’s crust and core.

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Outer core

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A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.

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Inner core

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A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of Earth.

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Evidence

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Information or data that is used to support a conclusion.

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Element

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A substance that contains one kind of atom and cannot be broken down into a simpler form.

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Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.

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Seismic wave

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The layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer surface.

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Crust

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The layer of hot, solid material between Earth’s crust and core.

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Mantle

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A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.

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Outer core

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A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of Earth.

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Inner core

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Information or data that is used to support a conclusion.

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Evidence

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A substance that contains one kind of atom and cannot be broken down into a simpler form.

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Element

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