GEOSCIENCE: Unit 1: What is Earth Science Review

Why is a hurricane so dangerous?

The study of Earth - it's form and composition, the changes it has undergone and is undergoing

Weather is...

Which of the following is NOT one of the four branches of Earth Science?

A new planet is found during a cool clear night. What branch would be involved?

What state has the most lightning strikes?

The study of the universe

The name for ALL the sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth.

We can say that Earth is a system because all of it's parts

Earth gets MOST of it's energy from

Why is the Earth dynamic?

A landslide occurs in an area due to heavy rains. What MAIN area of earth science is involved?

What causes earthquakes?

The inside layer of the earth is called the ?

The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena that create weather and climate

When does hurricane season start?

Which branch would study Yellowstone/Old Faithful?

Due to hurricanes, many beaches need beach nourishment afterwards - what might this be?

The study of the composition and the movement of sea water, marine life, and sea floor

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Logo Trivia

What is a process occurring with Florida's beaches that is removing the sand from nearby areas?

Movie Trivia: Name this movie.

Seismologists study

Which of the following is an environmental hazard created by humans?

This technology assists ships and submarines in determining their exact location at any time