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According to Mohorovic when do seismic waves change speed

When they pass through different substances

What layer of the sun moves heat from the radiative layer to the photosphere

The layer of the sun which moves heat from the radiative layer to the photosphere is the convective zone.

What occurs midway between the dates of the summer and winter solstices

equinoxes

Which layer of the sun moves heat energy to the convective layer

radiative layer.

Which step must occur first in the technological design method of problem solving

hypothesis (WRONG) The problem must be clearly identified. (RIGHT A+)

Which type of fault is caused by shearing forces

transform.

Is the asthenosphere a region in the earth where magma chambers form

Yes. That is what the asthenosphere is.

Lives were lost in 2003 when technology on which space shuttle failed

Columbia

Which category may not always be considered in the evaluation step of technological design

color

Which type of volcano has explosive eruptions due to thick magma which contains a large amount pf pressurized gas

the stratovolcano

Who concluded that all planets must orbit around the sun because evidence suggested that Venus orbited the sun

newton

What is a small volcanic mountain wih a narrow base and steep sides

cinder cone

What are Seismic hazard maps used

Seismic hazard maps are used to show earthquake ground motion predicted in certain earthquake risk areas.

A person standing directly on the epicenter of an earthquake is protected from the motion and does not feel movement.

false

Which step of technological design is represented by this situation Corn yield is analyzed for a new strain of high-yield corn seed for three years after its introduction.

solution assessment

The earth experiences an overall cooling when it is at aphelion.

false

Which of these is a grouping of billions of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity

galaxy

Which term refers to a natural light show caused by the effects of solar winds in the earth's atmosphere

aurora

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