3.3 - STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH
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Practice Questions
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
💡 Hint: It's the layer we walk on.
What are seismic waves?
💡 Hint: They help us understand the interior of the Earth.
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What layer lies directly beneath the Earth's crust?
💡 Hint: It's the thickest layer.
True or False: P-waves can travel through liquid.
💡 Hint: Remember which wave travels through which materials.
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How would seismic wave analysis differ if conducted under the ocean compared to land?
💡 Hint: Consider the material nature of land vs. water.
Evaluate the importance of the Moho discontinuity in geological studies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what makes a transition significant in geology.
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