1a / Tectonic plates / 1
1b / P and S seismic waves / 1
2 / Structure of stars / 4
3 / Observing the Universe / 3
4 - QWC / Expanding Universe / 6
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Areas to improve:
DTT Booster - Edexcel CORE
Waves in the Earth and Universe
DiagnosisTest –Therapy Topic P1.3 P1.4
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Diagnosis test: Edexcel Core - Waves in the Earth and Universe P1.3 P1.4 (15 marks)
- Which of the following statements best describes Wegener's theory of continental drift (circle the correct answer)
- Different continents float on the sea and move apart.
- Each continent has its own unique rocks and fossils.
- Similar rocks and fossils can be found on continents at the opposite sides of oceans.
- Rocks form in different layers on different continents.
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- The statements below are about P and S seismic waves. Choose the correct answer to complete the gaps using some of the words or phrases given.
solid onlysame speedtransverseslower
liquid onlylongitudinalfastersolid and liquid
P waves are ...... type waves which can travel through ......
S waves travel ...... than P waves.
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- Describe the stages in the life cycle of a mid-sized star similar to our sun.
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3. What are the advantages of placing a telescope, such as the Hubble telescope, in space rather than
building them on the ground?
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4. QWC: Scientists believe that the Universe is expanding and originally began with the Big
Bang. Using the idea of redshift and the relative motion of galaxies explain why
scientists believe the Universe is expanding.
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