2 - Structure of the Earth
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Practice Questions
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
💡 Hint: Think about what you walk on!
What is the main component of the Earth's core?
💡 Hint: It's the heaviest element.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the Earth's outermost layer called?
💡 Hint: It's the layer you experience every day.
True or False: The inner core of the Earth is liquid.
💡 Hint: Think about what temperatures create in solid vs. liquid states.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the study of seismic waves has advanced our understanding of the Earth's layers. Discuss the different behaviors of P-waves and S-waves.
💡 Hint: Focus on how different materials impact wave behavior.
Discuss the significance of volcanic eruptions in understanding Earth’s internal composition. How do they help bridge the knowledge gap?
💡 Hint: Consider what you can learn from direct samples.
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