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When a major earthquake occurs, there is a region of Earth's surface where no direct P- and S-waves can be detected. This is known as the shadow zone. What causes this shadow zon
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
Which of the following lists the layers of Earth in order of increasing density?
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
Theories about Earth's core are supported by meteorites composed of
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
b
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
S-waves from an earthquake that travel down toward Earth's center will
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
f
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
These are formed when tectonic plates move away from each other.
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
Compared to the continental crust, the oceanic crust is
be absorbed by Earth's liquid outer core
ocean ridges
Seismic waves are refracted within Earth
B
thinner
iron and nickel
F
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
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