These are the answers for a quiz in a homeschool called "Time4Learning". What causes gravity, according to Einstein's theory of general relativity? No S-waves arrive directly at seismic station A because, S-waves cannot travel through the liquid outer core. Check all that apply. The arrows shown in the asthenosphere represent the inferred slow circulation of the plastic mantle by a process called, Compared to Earth's crust, Earth's core is believed to be, more dense, hotter, and composed of more iron. It measures large earthquakes far from the seismograph. Many earthquakes occur near recent volcanic eruptions, The map shows the intensities of the earthquake that occured slightly southwest of New Madrid, Missouri. Which statement describes Kepler's third law of orbital motion? Continental Drift Flashcards | Quizlet It gauges fault movement during an earthquake. and more. Which landmass is moving northward with australia as part of the same tectonic plate? Line XY connects locations in North America and Africa. The accompanying diagram shows some features of Earth's crust and upper mantle. - Earth's outer core is thicker than its mantle. In addition to hot surface temperatures, which characteristic makes Mercury different from Earth? Check all that apply. All of the terrestrial planets have exhibited tectonic activity, but none of the gas giants have. and more. Models of Earth Flashcards | Quizlet Which statements describe a seismograph? Which is the best description of Earth's orbit? Images. Check all that apply They show all or part of Earth They have a three-dimensional surface They use symbols to represent land features They correspond to distances on Earth using a scale They represent the relative shape of Earth accurately, Which phrase describes the . circular. Gravitational pull decreases when the distance between two objects increases. Which statement describes Newton's law of universal gravitation? Earthquakes Quiz Flashcards | Quizlet graph d, with b having older rocks and c having younger rocks. Check all that apply. Which of the options that follow correctly describes the four vertical layers of Earth's atmosphere from bottom to top? How do seasons, latitude, and the length of daylight relate to each other according to this table? Check all that apply. b. the rift valley formed due to subduction. Base your answer(s) to the following questions(s) on the Earth Science Reference Tables and the map below. The Restless Earth Quizlet Flashcards | Quizlet Earthquakes Quiz Flashcards | Quizlet B: first man walked on the moon. NOT Carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere have . Location D (ocean) is an earthquake epicenter. Describe the three mechanisms of heat transfer. - Earth's lithosphere is thinner than its asthenosphere, Study . Their eyes are adapted to this; their lenses are capable of more accommodation and, when they dive, their pupil's contract. Check all that apply. 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Which statement best describes the size of the outer planets? Models of Earth Quiz Test Flashcards | Quizlet Map shows the location of the Peru-Chile Trench. The diagram below shows models of two types of earthquake waves. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which part of Earth is included in the hydrosphere? Many lithium salts are hygroscopic (absorb water), but the corresponding salts of the other alkali metals are not. - Earth's continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere. It gauges fault movement during an earthquake. The map shows seismograph recording stations at location A, B, and C (land). almost circular. Air flows into an insulated nozzle at 1 MPa, 1200 K with 15 m/s and a mass flow rate of 2 kg/s. Check all that apply. If the masses of the objects increase, then the force between them also increases. How are S waves and P waves similar? . Every object in the universe attracts every other object. Locations A and D are on the continents. which evidence causes most scientists to believe that seafloor spreading occurs at the mid-atlantic ridge? Earth . 3.7 (3 reviews) which statement best describes how the great rift valley in Africa formed? and more. The volcanic eruptions are inferred to be caused by the movement of the lithosphere plate over a hot spot in the mantle below. 4.4 Kepler's First and Third Laws Flashcards | Quizlet What is the difference in the speeds of the two balls when they touch the ground? Express the ratio E/BE / BE/B in terms of the fundamental constants 0\varepsilon_00 and 0\mu_00. During the summer solstice, the length of daylight increases with increasing latitude; during the winter solstice, the length of daylight decreases with increasing latitude.