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Chapter 2: Earth & Space Science
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The ability to do work
power
energy
dark matter
potential energy
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In this type of system, both energy and matter are exchanged with the surroundings
isolated
open
closed
3
Anything that has mass and takes up space
mass
air
element
matter
4
The Earth is a(n) ___________ system.
isolated
closed
open
almost closed
5
The Earth results from an interaction between Matter & _______.
energy
light
mass
carbon
6
The magnetic field is also called the
asthenosphere
magnetosphere
atmosphere
magentasphere
7
An aquarium is a
open system
isolated system
closed system
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The heat generated inside the Earth is due to Gravity & __________.
radioactive decay
nuclear fusion
hot lava
liquid iron
9
This feature is most likely found in the
lithosphere
hydrosphere
asthenosphere
geosphere
10
Which sphere includes the molten interior of the Earth?
geosphere
chromosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
11
Which structural zone includes liquid magma?
lithosphere
inner core
asthenosphere
mesosphere
12
The shape of the Earth is an
flat
sphere
oblate spheroid
oval
13
The measure of the force of gravity is called
weight
mass
newtons
pounds
14
Which of these is the thinnest compositional zone?
crust
mesosphere
core
mantle
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What is the Earth's core made up of?
hydrogen & helium
plastic
iron & nickel
steel & aluminum
16
What is the Earth's diameter?
40,000km
10,000km
50,000km
12,000km
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This feature is most likely found in the
magnetosphere
geosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
18
Which structural zone includes the crust?
lithosphere
mesosphere
asthenosphere
mantle
19
What is the Earth's external energy source?
dark energy
gravity
the sun
kinetic energy
20
About how old is the Earth?
4.6 billion years
3.6 billion years
4.1 million years
5 million years
21
What do scientists use to study Earth's interior?
drilling
hypothesises
seismic waves
gamma waves
22
Which sphere contains the air you breathe?
biosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
geosphere
23
Which types of matter are exchanged between Earth & Space?
dust & rock
light energy
metals & gasses
nothing
24
Say you weighed 200lbs. How would your weight be affected if you went to the North Pole?
it wouldn't be affected
you'd weigh more
you'd weight less
25
Gravity depends on the distance between objects and their _______.
shapes
weight
masses
size
26
Which sphere contains 3% freshwater?
hydrosphere
mesosphere
atmosphere
asthenosphere
27
The crust is made up of Oceanic crust, Continental crust, &
solids
astheno
moho
mojave
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This feature is most likely found in the
hydrosphere
atmosphere
geosphere
magnetosphere
