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Theory of Plate Tectonics - CORRECT ANSWER-A theory stating that Earth's 
lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time 
- explains the process of continental drift 
- theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading 
- continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted 
What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - C...
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List the 3 main layers of the earth from the center to the outside based on composition 
(what they are made out of). - Correct Answer ️️ -1). Core (Inner and outer)-solid inner 
liquide outer. Iron/nickel alloy. Extreme pressure 
2).Mantle-82% of the earth's volume-Solid, rocky, shell 
3). Crust (Oceanic-younger rocks and Continental-granite rocks) 
List the 5 mechanical layers of the earth (based on how they deform?) Whic layers is a 
liqui...
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The Earth - 
origin of Earth, oceans, life; 
the Earth's internal layers... - origin of Earth, oceans, life; 
the Earth's internal layers... 
Origin of Earth, Oceans, Life: 
• Earth: Supernova (explosion of a star-4.6 bya)- earth (nebula made of gas and dust) was formed 4.5 
billion years ago. 
• Oceans: Volcanic expulsion, rained for thousands of years then hit by icy comets; volcanic outgassing 
and ice from comets 
• Life: 3.7 billion years ago life was created- animals have been arou...
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origin of earth • Supernova: death of a star (great explosion) 
 
• Supernova happened 4.6 bya, dust and gas flattens to a disk and spins faster due to gravity and 
solar nebula formed. 
 
• Solar Nebula: describes formation of Earth 4.5 bya 
 
• Nebula: gas cloud 
 
origin of oceans • volcanic explosion, H2O condensed and rained down for thousands of 
years to create oceans 
 
• icy comets hitting earth (respon...
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EARTH SCIENCE FINAL EXAM 
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List the 3 main layers of the earth from the center to the outside based on composition 
(what they are made out of). - Correct Answer ️️ -1). Core (Inner and outer)-solid inner 
liquide outer. Iron/nickel alloy. Extreme pressure 
2).Mantle-82% of the earth's volume-Solid, rocky, shell 
3). Crust (Oceanic-younger rocks and Continental-granite rocks) 
List the 5 mechanical layers of the earth (based on how they deform?) Whic layers is a 
liqui...
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Theory of Plate Tectonics - ANSWER A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time 
- explains the process of continental drift 
- theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading 
- continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted 
 
What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - ANSWER African, Antarctic, Australian, Eurasian, North American, South American, Pacific, Cocos, N...
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What are the two main types of Earth's crust? 
 Oceanic and Continental 
 
Explanation: The Earth's crust is divided into two main types: the oceanic crust, which forms the 
ocean floors, and the continental crust, which forms the continents. 
 
Which type of crust has higher density? 
 Oceanic 
 
Explanation: Oceanic crust is denser than continental crust due to its composition of basaltic 
rocks. 
 
Which type of crust is thicker? 
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the geosphere consists of... 
Ans- the core,mantle, and crust 
crust 
Ans- outer most layer. very thin and is less than 1% of earths mass 
mantle 
Ans- its medium in density. it is 64% of earths mass 
core 
Ans- dense and hot 
lithosphere 
Ans- located in crust and mantle 
asthensphere, mesosphere 
Ans- located in mantle 
outer and inner core 
Ans- located in the core 
oceanic continental 
Ans- trenches 
continental continental 
Ans- mountain
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What are the three primary layers of Earth, arranged from the center to the exterior, based on 
their composition? 
 1) Core - Comprising both a solid inner core and a liquid outer core, this layer consists 
mainly of an iron-nickel alloy and is under immense pressure. 
2) Mantle - Occupying 82% of Earth’s volume, it is a solid, rocky layer surrounding the core. 
3) Crust - The outermost layer, with oceanic crust featuring ...
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What are vibrations that transmit energy released during an earthquake? 
 Seismic waves 
 
What is the Earth's outermost layer called? 
 Crust 
 
What layer lies between Earth's crust and core, composed of hot, solid material? 
 Mantle 
 
What term describes the rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and the upper mantle? 
 Lithosphere 
 
Which layer of the mantle is soft and allows the lithosphere to move on top of it? 
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