Layers of the Earth
Summary
Students use graphs of seismic wave travel times, and value for the diameter of Earth obtained in the Size of the Earth activity, to investigate the internal structure of the Earth and determine that it is layered.
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Learning Goals
Objectives
Mathematical Skills
Context for Use
This activity consists of a set of quantitative problem-solving exercises that can be used as an in-class activity or an assignment in any introductory course with a unit on Earth structure, plate tectonics, or seismology, such as:
Physical geology or physical geography
Historical geology or Earth history
Environmental geology, natural hazards, natural disasters
Earth system science
Earth materials
Description and Teaching Materials
Teaching Notes and Tips
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Assessment
Students record their work and answers in a word-processor document or a notebook, which can be submitted to the instructor for assessment. Solutions to these problems are available online from the Instructor Resources page on the Kéyah Math website.
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