5 Questions
What is the age of the Earth based on the provided text?
4.54 Billion Years
What is the main source of energy for the Earth?
Sun
Which discontinuity marks the boundary surface between the crust and the mantle?
Mohorovicic Discontinuity
What is the solid rock portion of the Earth known as?
Lithosphere
What is used to differentiate the boundaries between layers beneath the surface of the Earth?
Seismic waves
Study Notes
Earth's Structure and Composition
- The age of the Earth is approximately 4.54 billion years.
- The main source of energy for the Earth is the decay of radioactive isotopes in the core.
Earth's Layers
- The Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho) marks the boundary surface between the crust and the mantle.
- The solid rock portion of the Earth is known as the lithosphere.
Seismic Imaging
- Seismic waves are used to differentiate the boundaries between layers beneath the surface of the Earth.
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