Stable Earth

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GCSE Science Year 10 FlashCards sobre Stable Earth, criado por annjb2898 em 18-05-2014.
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What is used to show the different types of earthquake wave? A seismograph is used to show the different types of earthquake waves.
What do L waves do? L waves travel around the surface very slowly.
What are P waves? P waves are longitudinal pressure waves.
State two features of P waves. - P waves travel through the Earth at between 5km/s and 8km/s. - P waves can pass through solids and liquids.
What are S waves? S waves are transverse waves.
State two features of S waves. - S waves can travel through the Earth at between 3km/s and 5.5km/s. - S waves can only pass through solids.
What happens to P waves as they travel through the Earth? P waves travel through the Earth: - They are refracted by the core.
What means that scientists can work out the size of the Earth's core? The paths taken by P waves mean that scientists can work out the size of the Earth's core.
Which type of wave are not detected on the opposite side of Earth to an earthquake? S waves are not detected on the opposite side of Earth to an earthquake.
Why are S waves not detected on the opposite side of Earth to an earthquake? S waves are not detected on the opposite side of Earth to an earthquake because they will not travel through liquid.
What does this tell scientists? This tells scientists that the Earth's core is liquid.
What is a tan caused by? A tan is caused by the action of ultraviolet light on the skin.
What is the name of the pigment produced by cells in the skin that produces a tan? Cells in the skin produce melanin, a pigment that produce a tan.
Why do people with darker skin not tan as easily? People with darker skin do not tan as easily because ultraviolet radiation is filtered out.
What can be used to reduce the risks of staying out in the Sun? Use a sunscreen with a high SPF to reduce risks.
Write the word equation for maximum length of time to spend in the sun. maximum length of time to spend in the Sun = published normal burn time x SPF
Fill the gaps: People are becoming more ..... of the dangers of ......... to ultraviolet radiation, including the use of ... beds. People are becoming more aware of the dangers of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, including the use of sun beds.
What did scientists not believe at first? At first scientists did not believe there was a thinning of the ozone layer.
Why did they think this? They thought their instruments were faulty.
Who confirmed the results and increased confidence in the findings? Other scientists confirmed the results and increased confidence in the findings.
Where is the ozone found? Ozone is found in the stratosphere.
What does the ozone help to do? Ozone helps to filter out ultraviolet radiation.
Which type of gases destroy the ozone and reduce the thickness of the ozone? CFC gases from aerosols and fridges destroy the ozone and reduce the thickness of the ozone layer.
What does this do? This increases the potential danger to humans.
Why is the ozone layer at its thinnest above the South Pole? The ozone layer is at its thinnest above the South Pole because ozone depleting chemicals work best in cold conditions.
What do scientists use to monitor the thickness of the ozone layer? Scientists use satellites to monitor the thickness of the ozone layer.
True or False? There is international agreement to reduce CFC emissions. True. There is international agreement to reduce CFC emissions.

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