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Earth Science Exam Review
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Earth Science Exam Review 
 
seismic waves 
Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake. 
crust 
the outer layer of the Earth 
mantle 
the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core 
lithosphere 
the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle 
asthenosphere 
the soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats 
basalt 
a rock that makes up much of the ocean floor 
granite 
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ERSC 181 Test 8 (Final).
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ERSC 181 Test 8 (Final). 
 
 
 
Return to Assessment List 
 
 
 
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Refer to the image of a meandering stream shown here. At which site along the stream would stream erosion be the most active? 
 
 
 
 
 
 A. D and B 
 B. A and C 
 C. B and C 
 D. C and D 
E. A and E 
 
 
 
Question 2 of 50 
 
Which type of faulting is most dangerous in Utah? 
 
 
 
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ESS 101 Final UW Questions And Answers.
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If a xenolith included within an igneous pluton has a numerical age of 55 million years (Ma) old, what can 
you infer about the age of the pluton? - Answer-the pluton formed after 55 Ma ago 
Radiocarbon is first produced in the ______ when neutrons strike ______ atoms. - Answer-atmosphere; 
nitrogen-14 
A minimum of ______ seismic stations is necessary to determine the focus of an earthquake. - Answer-3 
Which seismic wave will be the last to reach a seismic station following an earthquake? - An...
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ISP 203B-Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers
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ISP 203B-Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Affects of earthquakes and Landslides - answerEffect of water on ground stability Landslides, Glaciers and Volcanic products - answerDense material flows downslope Hot material (air, volcanoes and magma) - answerRises Cold material - answerSinks Earthquakes and volcanoes - answerRocks crack under stress Love waves - answer-Structures are weaker to horizontal shaking -Needs reinforcement -Surface seismic waves that cause horizontal shifting of t...
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M2L2 Gizmo Lab 1 Earthquake Recording Station Honors
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M2L2 Gizmo Lab 1 Earthquake Recording Station Honors 
 
Name:	Mia Anguiano	Date:	 
 
Vocabulary: body wave, earthquake, epicenter, fault, focus, P-wave, S-wave, seismic wave, seismogram, seismograph 
 
Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 
 
 
Earthquakes are usually caused by the sudden movement of rocks along a fault, or fracture, in Earth’s crust. The most famous fault in the 
U.S. is the San Andreas Fault in California. 
 
Gizmo Warm-up 
The Earthquakes 1 – Reco...
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Earth Science Exam Review
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seismic waves 
Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake. 
crust 
the outer layer of the Earth 
mantle 
the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core 
lithosphere 
the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle 
asthenosphere 
the soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats 
basalt 
a rock that makes up much of the ocean floor 
granite 
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SCIENCE EARTH SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024|GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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crust 
mantles 
outer core 
inner core 
4 layers of earth 
 
 
 
outer core 
only liquid layer of earth 
 
 
 
Brainpower 
0:07 
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0:15 
crust 
outermost layer of earth 
 
 
 
continental crust 
oceanic crust 
two parts of crust 
 
 
 
continental crust 
makes up the continent 
 
 
 
40 to 70 km thick 
the thickness of continental crust 
 
 
 
aluminum silicates 
the continental crust is made up of light granitic rocks made up of mostly ________ 
 
 
 
oceanic crust 
underlies the ocean floor 
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2024 asvab Test | Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions
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geology - Study of the earth 
meteorology - the study of weather 
classify rocks -3 - sedimentary 
metamorphic 
igneous 
sedimentary - -compile sand, seashells, and other materials 
-grow in layers 
metamorphic - -rocks forms b/c of heat and pressure below the Earth's surface 
-crystals may form 
ignous - magma when it moves up surface therefore cooled lava form rocks 
richter magnitude scale - Measures the Magnitude of the earthquake 
three zones where earthquakes strikes the most - the pacifi...
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Earthquakes 1 – Recording Station GIZMO < ALL ANSWERS CORRECT>
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Earthquakes 1 – Recording Station GIZMO < ALL ANSWERS CORRECT> 
 
Name:		Date: 	 
 
 
Earthquakes GIZMO 
 
 
Vocabulary: body wave, earthquake, epicenter, fault, focus, P-wave, S-wave, seismic wave, seismogram, seismograph 
 
 
Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 
 
 
 
Gizmo Warm-up 
The Earthquakes 1 – Recording Station Gizmo simulates the seismic waves released by an earthquake. To begin, look at the key on the bottom left side of the Gizmo. 
 
1.	The epice...
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GY 102- Topic 4B Correctly Answered Questions 2024.
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GY 102- Topic 4B Correctly Answered Questions 2024. 
 
 
Rank the different seismic waves according to their speed, with the fastest on top. - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Primary wave 
2.Secondary wave 
3.Surface wave 
 
Match the hazard associated with basaltic eruptions to the harm caused by it. - CORRECT ANSWER Volcanic bomb- being hit by this large, flying blob of hardened lava could severely hurt or kill a person 
 
Volcanic ash- breathing in this microscopic volcanic glass causes lung damage 
 
Volca...