Earth Science Trivia

Question 1

Plate tectonics studies the dynamics of the Earth's shell. Greek for "stone ball". ($2000)

Accepted Answer

lithosphere

Question 2

The "Blizzard of '93" was one of these storm types that track the Atlantic coastline ($1200)

Accepted Answer

Nor'easter

Question 3

Mines near Ticonderoga, NY were once the USA's main source for this 8-letter mineral (FINAL)

Accepted Answer

Graphite

Question 4

A metamorphic rock rich in quartz. "awww! That's...............!" ($2000)

Accepted Answer

Gneiss

Question 5

An atmospheric teleconnection located near Greenland called the North Atlantic... ? ($2000)

Accepted Answer

Oscillation

Questions 5