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What does the shadow zone have to do with earthquakes?
This is caused by the density variations in the earth which cause the velocity of seismic waves to change as they move between them which in turn causes refraction of the waves. Further to this, the earth's outer core is a liquid which prevents seismic S-waves from travelling through it. This leads to a zone on the opposite side of the earth from an earthquake where S-waves are not detected.
What type of rock is likely to form an earthquake zone?
Iron.
What zone receives the least sunlight?
the earth's core
Where there is a zone of air divergence at Earth's surface. What would you expect to see directly above the zone and why?
Clear weather because there are no fronts presently over the zone
What does seismic mean?
(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.
Which zone of Earth is made up of liquid iron?
The outer core.
What part of earth is most likely a liquid zone?
the outer core because there is liqiud iron.
Which part of the Earth is most likely a liquid zone?
The outer core of the Earth is most likely a liquid zone, consisting of molten iron and nickel. This layer lies beneath the solid inner core and is responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field.
The shadow zone exists due to the of seismic waves?
The shadow zone is formed due to the bending of seismic waves as they pass through the Earth's outer core, which is made of liquid iron. P-waves slow down and refract in the outer core, causing a gap in their detection on the opposite side of the Earth. S-waves do not travel through the liquid outer core and are completely blocked, creating a secondary shadow zone.
Layer of liquid iron and nickel that surrounds earths inner core?
The layer you are referring to is the outer core of the Earth. It is composed mainly of liquid iron and nickel due to intense heat and pressure. The movement of this liquid outer core is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field.
What layer of the earth is thought to be solid iron rich zone?
The solid iron-rich zone in the Earth is believed to be located in the inner core, which is a solid sphere of iron and nickel at the center of the Earth. This layer is under immense pressure and heat, causing the iron to be in a solid state despite its high temperature.
What is the scientific name for the outer core?
centerThe Correct Answer Is Ni-Fe.i.e., Ni-Nickel & Fe-Iron
What are the compositional zones of earth?
There are 4 layers in the earth these are crust, mantle, inner core and outer core. The crust is made of the ocean crust and the continents. The mantle is made of plastic it is very hot liquid. The outer core is very hot liquid. And the inner core is hot solid made mainly of iron. :) :P <3 .....
Why water remain liquid on earth compared to other planets?
The earth is in what astronomers call the 'Goldylocks Zone': Just the right distance from our sun that liquid water can exist.
Where are there no P waves or S waves?
In the Earth's outer core, which is composed of molten iron and nickel, seismic waves (P and S waves) are not able to travel through it due to its liquid state. This causes a shadow zone on the opposite side of the Earth from a seismic event, where P waves are completely deflected and S waves are not detected.
What defines the habitable zone?
The habitable zone is defined as the region in a star centered orbit where an Earth like planet can maintain liquid water on its surface.
What the outermost zone of the earth made up of?
Dirt and soil
