Swik and Mo's Earth Science Final Exam Review

The viscosity of magma depends on it's temperature and

Which telescope uses a lens to identify objects in space?

Most of Earths incoming ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by what?

When ash, cinders, and bombs build up in a steep pile around a volcano's vent, the result is a:

When a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass, what type of front occurs?

Convection currents flow in the Earth's...

Which is the smallest terrestrial planet?

The temperature of the Moon's surface varies greatly from day to night because it has

What is the name of the point beneath the Earth's surface where an earthquake begins?

What is the main gas in Mars's atmosphere?

What rocks form from the cooling of magma?

What is the name of the super continent that existed millions of years ago?

Oxygen and _______________ are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere.

Where did rocket technology originate?

Rocks that form from heat and pressure are which type of rocks?

What is the best similarity between Earth and Venus?

Which layer of the Earth is broken into separate sections called plates?

What are the large clouds that often produce thunderstorms called?

Identify the term:  equal hours of day and night

What is the name of the American program that lands people on the moon?