G100: Earth Revealed

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Episode 3: Earth's Interior

 

Your Name

 

Episode

 

Describe the internal structure of the earth.

 

What are the two main types of crustal rock. Describe them.

 

What is an ophiolite and why are they important?

 

Describe the two main types of seismic waves.

 

Discuss paleomagnetism and magnetic field reversals. How often does this happen?

 

 

 

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