Earth's Interior

Question 1

Study the diagram about the varying pressures of Earth’s Layers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

inner core

Question 2

Which layer of Earth experiences the least amount of pressure?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crust

Question 3

Study the image of a seismic graph.About how far does the S wave travel through Earth in 13 minutes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4,000 km

Question 4

Study the diagram about the varying pressures of Earth’s Layers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

360 GPa

Question 5

Why is Earth's outer core hotter than Earth’s oceanic crust?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Earth’s outer core is deeper within Earth than oceanic crust is.

Question 6

Study the image of Earth’s layers.

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Earth’s lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere.

Question 7

Study the diagram showing the range of temperature in the Earth’s layers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The continental crust is the coolest region.

Question 8

Study the images of Earth’s crust and mantle in two different areas.How is Item A different from Item B?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The crust in Item A is found partially below sea level as compared to the crust in Item B.

Question 9

Study the graph about seismic waves.What does the graph show?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The P wave travels through Earth’s crust more quickly than the S wave travels.

Question 10

Which statement describes a characteristic of the asthenosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Pressure is higher than crust.

Earth's Interior Answers