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Introduction to Earth Science Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
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Introduction to Earth Science Questions 
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What is Geology? 
 The study of Earth's composition, structure, processes, and history. 
 
Which element is the second most abundant in the Earth's crust? 
 
 Silicon 
 
What is the Upper Mantle? 
 Part of the lithosphere and tectonic plates 
 
Describe the Inner Core. 
 
 A solid, dense layer made primarily of iron and nickel. 
 
Explain the generation of Earth's magnetic field. 
 Produced by the convection of mo...
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Oceanography 100 Final SDSU Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified
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Oceanography 100 Final SDSU Exam 
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How was the solar system formed? - answer-a supernova (explosion of a start when it runs 
out of fuel) 
-4.6 billion years ago 
how was the earth formed? - answer-a nebula made of gas and dust 
-was formed 4.5 billion years ago 
how did oceans form? - answer-A volcanic expulsion 
- rained for thousands of years 
-hit by an icy comets 
-volcanic out gassing and ice from comets 
when did life form? - answer-3.7 billion years ag...
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Mttc Integrated Science Secondary (Earth And Space Sciences) Elaborated Questions And Answers
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Mttc Integrated Science Secondary 
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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 lithos...
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AP Environmental Science Exam Review (2023/2024) Graded A+
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AP Environmental Science Exam Review (2023/2024) Graded A+ abiotic Pertaining to factors or things that are nonliving. 
acid Any compound that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Also, a water solution that contains a surplus of hydrogen ions. 
A horizon a soil horizon; the layer below the O layer is called the A layer. The A layer is formed of weathered rock, with some organic material; often referred to as topsoil. 
alkaline a basic substance; chemically, a substance that absorbs h...
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EAPS 106 Exam 1, Review Questions and answers, rated A+| LATEST EXAM UPDATES| 2024/25 |
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EAPS 106 Exam 1, Review Questions 
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How the Earth acquired its internal heat 
From internal collisions 
Why the interior of the Earth is layered (crust, mantle, core) and the relative thickness of the layers 
When the Earth was being created, heavier metals that are more dense (iron and nickel) sank to create 
the core. Lighter materials such as silicon and oxygen floated to become the crust and mantel. Crust is 
thin, mantle and core are miles thick (Earth is like a pea...
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OCR A Level Geography Hazardous Earth Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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Mohorvic Discontinuity Correct Answer The mantle-crust boundary at a depth of about 2900km. 
 
Crust Correct Answer The outer layer of the earth which is a thin layer of 30-60km upon which we live. 
 
Concentric Correct Answer The structure to the earth's interior is..? 
 
Mantle Correct Answer The widest section of the Earth that has a thickness of approximately 2900km - 3000km and is made up of semi-molten rock called magma. 
 
Inner Core Correct Answer The centre and the hottest part of the ...
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Edexcel Physical Geography Key words Test Questions And Complete Solutions 2024.
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Accretion Wedge - Answer The accumulation of material at the point of subduction. 
 
Aseismic Buildings - Answer Buildings designed to withstand or minimise destruction during an earthquake. 
 
Asthenosphere - Answer The upper mantle layer of the Earth. It is semi-molten and approximately 2000km wide. 
 
Ash - Answer Fine particles and dust ejected during an eruption, which can remain airborne as clouds or accumulate on the ground. 
 
Continental Crust - Answer Crust that forms th...
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EARTH SCIENCE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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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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Earth Science Exam Review Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)
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seismic waves - Answer-Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an 
earthquake. 
crust - Answer-the outer layer of the Earth 
mantle - Answer-the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core 
lithosphere - Answer-the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper 
part of the mantle 
asthenosphere - Answer-the soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats 
basalt - Answer-a rock that makes up much of the o...
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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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