Topic 3 Vocab - Lesson 1

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Geologist studying earthquakes observes vibrations carrying energy released during an earthquake. This phenomenon is called...?

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seismic wave

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Vibrations traveling through Earth carrying energy from an earthquake.

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seismic waves

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During a camping trip, Luna, Rohan, and Aiden felt the ground shake. They recalled that an earthquake releases energy traveling through the Earth. What are these vibrations called?

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seismic wave

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Layer of rock forming Earth's outer surface found while digging in the backyard.

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crust

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Layer of rock forming Earth's outer surface.

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crust

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Layer of rock forming Earth's outer surface.

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crust

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Digging straight down into the Earth, after the crust, you reach a layer of hot, solid material. This layer is called?

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mantle

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Layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core.

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mantle

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Scarlett, Abigail, and Mason visit a science museum and learn about a hot, solid layer between the surface and the core of the Earth.

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mantle

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Drilling to Earth's center, geologists find molten iron and nickel. Which layer is this?

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outer core