Earth & Space Science Midterm Review

What type of scientist studies the solid Earth?

Earth's inner core is

A person drinking a glass of water is an example of which two systems interacting?

What type of scientist would track an approaching storm?

Rain is part of the

Which scientific skill are you using when you see that the sky is cloudy?

A series of processes that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another is called

Rock that forms from the cooling of magma below the surface of lava at the surface is called

A giant wave of water is approaching the shore as a result of a major earthquake. What is it?

The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are

The seafloor is part of the

Wind is part of the

Tectonic plates are a block of the

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian is called

The risk of earthquakes is high along the Pacific coast of the United States because

Does this map indicate the places that you are most likely to find volcanoes?

Choose the three types of plate boundaries.

An animal digging a hole is an example of which two systems interacting?

People are part of the

Choose Earth's four major systems.

Does this map indicate the places you are most likely to find volcanoes?

What is Pangaea?

The atmosphere is