Practice The Core (3.3.3) - INTERIOR OF THE EARTH - CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography

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Question 1.
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
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Think about the surface we walk on.
Question 2.
What type of wave cannot travel through liquids?
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Remember, 'S' for solid.
3Question 3.
Which layer of the Earth is in a liquid state?
- Crust
- Mantle
- Outer core
- Inner core
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Think about the properties of metals at high temperature.
4Question 4.
True or false: S-waves can travel through liquids.
- True
- False
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Remember what the 'S' stands for.
Question 5.
An earthquake occurs at a focus of 15 km below the surface. If seismic stations detect P-waves first at 5 seconds and S-waves afterwards at 10 seconds, calculate the time difference in travel and interpret what this tells us about the Earth’s layers.
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Consider speeds: P-waves travel faster than S-waves.
Question 6.
Explain how gravity anomalies can indicate the presence of different types of materials in the Earth's crust and mantle.
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Think about the principles of density and gravitational pull.

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