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What causes seismic waves?
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
The core consists mainly of
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
Which of the following compositional layers makes up the greatest percentage of Earth’s mass?
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
What can scientists find out about the Earth with a seismograph?
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
Seismic waves travel through Earth’s layers at different speeds depending on the
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
How are tectonic plates like ice cubes in a bowl of punch?
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
The mantle is denser than the crust because it contains more
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
What are large pieces of lithosphere that move on top of the asthenosphere called?
density and thickness
density
magnesium
they move and run into each other
iron
tectonic plates
earthquakes
the mantle
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