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Earth Science - Earth's Interior Quiz
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1
Point C is where a break in the surface is easily seen. What is this called?
Focus
Fault
Epicenter
2
Which layer of Earth is under the most pressure?
mantle
outer core
inner core
crust
3
An earthquake just occurred. What is the name of its start point, point A?
Focus
Fault
Epicenter
4
What layer of Earth is where all existing life is located?
core
mantle
crust
lithosphere
5
Which seismic wave can pass through
all
solids, liquids and gases?
P waves
L waves
S waves
6
This layer of Earth is
liquid
Iron and Nickel.
mantle
inner core
outer core
crust
7
This type of seismic wave
CANNOT
pass through liquids.
S wave
P wave
L wave
8
This type of seismic wave causes the most damage.
L waves
S waves
P waves
9
What was the name of the "supercontinent" from millions of years ago?
Laurasia
Gondwanaland
Pangaea
10
Point B is where scientists measure the strength of the earthquake. What is it called?
Focus
Fault
Epicenter
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This layer of Earth is
liquid
Iron and Nickel.
outer core
mantle
inner core
crust
