Materials, Density, and Seismic Waves Quiz
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What type of seismic waves are the fastest?

  • S waves
  • P waves (correct)
  • L waves
  • Surface waves

    • Which layer of the Earth is between the crust and the core?

  • Asthenosphere
  • Mantle (correct)
  • Lithosphere
  • Inner core

    • What material has a higher density, iron or silicone?

  • It depends on the temperature
  • Iron (correct)
  • They have the same density
  • Silicone

    • Which seismic waves result from earthquakes?

    <p>P waves and S waves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What layer of the Earth is considered the outer layer?

    <p>Lithosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the amount of matter within a given space?

    <p>Density (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic waves travel the fastest?

    <p>P waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What layer of the Earth is considered the solid middle layer of the mantle that is able to move and change form?

    <p>Asthenosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of material is more likely to have a higher density, iron or silicone?

    <p>Iron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seismic waves produced by earthquakes known as?

    <p>P and S waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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