The Earth's Interior and Seismic Waves
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The Earth's Interior and Seismic Waves

Pupils will analyse how seismic waves provide evidence for the layered structure of the Earth. They will explore the physical properties of the crust, mantle, and core.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.1.1: The structure of the EarthGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.1.2: Evidence from seismic waves

About This Topic

Pupils will analyse how seismic waves provide evidence for the layered structure of the Earth. They will explore the physical properties of the crust, mantle, and core.

Key Questions

  1. How do P and S waves travel through the Earth?
  2. What does the shadow zone tell us about the core?
  3. How do the lithosphere and asthenosphere differ?

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