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Which layer of the Earth is characterized as brittle and prone to cracking and breaking easily?
Which layer of the Earth is characterized as brittle and prone to cracking and breaking easily?
- The crust (correct)
- The mantle
- The con nental crust
- The core
What method is used to study the internal structure of the Earth?
What method is used to study the internal structure of the Earth?
- Observing the paths of oceanic waves
- Measuring the thickness of the continental crust
- Studying evidence of volcanic eruptions
- Analyzing seismic waves from earthquakes (correct)
Which part of the Earth's interior brings material from deep within the Earth to the surface?
Which part of the Earth's interior brings material from deep within the Earth to the surface?
- The crust
- The mantle
- Volcanic eruptions (correct)
- The core
Where is the continental crust thickest according to seismic studies?
Where is the continental crust thickest according to seismic studies?
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How thick is the continental crust on average?
How thick is the continental crust on average?
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