Lithosphere - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The diagram shows the internal structure of the Earth. In this diagram the mantle is separated into two layers - upper and lower mantle. Which of the Earth's layers convects? [Select all that apply] - ️️B (outer core), C (mantle), D (asthenosphere) Which letter on the diagram marks a continental arc? Green represents oceanic lithosphere and blue continental. - ️️G (where the continental lithosphere is pushed up against the oceanic crust (F) stemming from the ridge(D), the oceanic...

GLY 3202 C - Module 1 quiz with Correct Answers 100% Pass How are atoms heavier than iron generally produced? - ANSWER-Explosions of supernovae Why are the terrestrial planets small compared with the outer gas giants? - ANSWER-Because lighter elements are much more abundant in the solar system How does the radius of the Earth's core compare to the Earth's radius? - ANSWER- Core is approximately half the Earth's radius How does the thickness of the oceanic lithosphere change with...

Oceans 100 Exam 1 SDSU Latest Update Graded A+ SCIENCE supports the explanation of the natural world that best explains all available observations (What is the basis of science? NEEDS EVIDENCE) SCIENTIFIC METHOD The process by which scientists take data from natural world and try to answer questions. HYPOTHESIS A tentative, testable statement about the general phenomena observed OR an initial idea of how, or why things happen in nature. SCIENTIFIC THEORY Structure of ideas that...

EARTH SCIENCE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS List the 3 main layers of the earth from the center to the outside based on composition (what they are made out of). - Correct Answer ️️ -1). Core (Inner and outer)-solid inner liquide outer. Iron/nickel alloy. Extreme pressure 2).Mantle-82% of the earth's volume-Solid, rocky, shell 3). Crust (Oceanic-younger rocks and Continental-granite rocks) List the 5 mechanical layers of the earth (based on how they deform?) Whic layers is a liqui...

core : Center of the earth; composed of iron and some nickel; solid inner core & liquid outer core mantle : the layer of of earth outside the core; mostly solid and makes up about 70% of Earth's volume crust : the rocky outer shell of the planet lithosphere : thin, upper part of the mantle and the outermost crust; the rock consists of cooler, brittle rock asthenosphere : below the lithosphere; contains malleable rock that can move over time igneous rock : molten magma that has ...

Geology 1114 Test 1 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Flux melting most likely occurs at: (A) Mid-ocean ridges. (B) Transform faults. (C) Subduction zones. (D) None of the above - answer(C) Subduction zones. Decompression melting occurs as a result of: (A) Decrease of the confining pressure as the Core rises to shallower depth. (B) Increase of the confining pressure as the asthenosphere rises to shallower depth. (C) Decrease of the confining pressure as the lithosphere ...

core : Center of the earth; composed of iron and some nickel; solid inner core & liquid outer core mantle : the layer of of earth outside the core; mostly solid and makes up about 70% of Earth's volume crust : the rocky outer shell of the planet lithosphere : thin, upper part of the mantle and the outermost crust; the rock consists of cooler, brittle rock asthenosphere : below the lithosphere; contains malleable rock that can move over time igneous rock : molten magma that has ...

Oceanography 100 Final SDSU Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified How was the solar system formed? - answer-a supernova (explosion of a start when it runs out of fuel) -4.6 billion years ago how was the earth formed? - answer-a nebula made of gas and dust -was formed 4.5 billion years ago how did oceans form? - answer-A volcanic expulsion - rained for thousands of years -hit by an icy comets -volcanic out gassing and ice from comets when did life form? - answer-3.7 billion years ag...

Oceanography 100 Final SDSU Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified How was the solar system formed? - answer-a supernova (explosion of a start when it runs out of fuel) -4.6 billion years ago how was the earth formed? - answer-a nebula made of gas and dust -was formed 4.5 billion years ago how did oceans form? - answer-A volcanic expulsion - rained for thousands of years -hit by an icy comets -volcanic out gassing and ice from comets when did life form? - answer-3.7 billion years ag...

EARTH SCIENCE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What are the three primary layers of Earth, arranged from the center to the exterior, based on their composition? 1) Core - Comprising both a solid inner core and a liquid outer core, this layer consists mainly of an iron-nickel alloy and is under immense pressure. 2) Mantle - Occupying 82% of Earth’s volume, it is a solid, rocky layer surrounding the core. 3) Crust - The outermost layer, with oceanic crust featuring ...