Earth Flashcards
1
Q
P waves
A
Travel through solids liquids and gasses and are fastest
2
Q
Trans zone?
A
Later between lower and upper mantle
3
Q
True or false
The element boron is found in all layers of earth
A
Iron is found in all layers esp. Outer core which contributes to magnetic field
4
Q
What separates upper mantle and crust
A
Moho
5
Q
What is the crust
A
Thin hard outer layer of earth
6
Q
Core?
A
Central portion of earth
7
Q
Continetal crust
A
Crust which can continents rest
8
Q
Lithosphere
A
Outermost ridged layer of earth composted of stiff upper layer of mantle and crust
9
Q
Asthenosphere
A
Layer of upper mantle that’s Semipalatinsk like putty
10
Q
Describe S waves
A
Travel through solids
2nd fastest
