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Introduction to Earth Science

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An introduction into Earth Science class

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1
How many branches of Earth Science are there?
2
4
3
1
2
What is the Ring of Fire?
A line of volcanoes along the edge of the Pacific Plate
A wildfire that forms a ring
The edge of a bright star
A type of gemstone
3
What percent of the Earth is made up of water?
20%
40%
70%
58%
4
What causes earthquakes?
Gas bubbles popping underground
Giants wrestling underground
Tectonics Plates moving away from each other
Tectonic Plates grinding past each other
5
Which rock forms when magma cools and hardens?
Sedimentary
Quartz
Igneous
Metamorphic
6
Which star is closest to Earth?
The North Star
Betelgeuse
Arcturus
Our sun
7
What is Earth Science?
Explains what lives on the Earth
Explains how big the Earth is
Explains how all aspects of Earth work
Explains how Earth was created
8
What phase of the moon is shown?
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Waning Crescent
Waxing Crescent
9
How far is the Earth from the sun?
Sixth planet from the sun
Third planet from the sun
First planet from the sun
Second planet from the sun
10
The Fossil Fuels include ALL of the following EXCEPT?
Sunlight
Natural Gas
Oil
Coal