Intro to Earth Science Flashcards

1

Which of the following is NOT one of the main layers of the Earth?

Inner Core
Asthenosphere
Crust
Mantle

2

What is the definition of a system?

Individual characteristics that work together
Individual characteristics of something
group of parts that work together
group of parts the don't work together

3

Rock samples are a ______ way of knowing what is in the Earth.

Indirect
Direct

4

Constructive or Destructive?

Constructive
Destructive

5

The heating and cooling of a liquid makes a current called a

Convection current
Conduction current
Radiation current

6

How many layers does the mantle have?

2
4
3
1

7

Constructive or Destructive?

Constructive
Destructive

8

What two metals make up the core?

Copper and Nickel
Iron and Copper
Iron and Nickel
Nickel and Steel

9

Where is the crust thinnest?

Oceans
Canyons
Valleys
Mountains

10

What is energy?

The ability to heat something up
The ability to do work
The ability to cool something down
The ability to do nothing

11

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Earth system?

Biosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Mesosphere

12

Heat transferred through touch is called

Convection
Conduction
All three
Radiation

13

When changes in one part of a system affect other parts it is called

Cause and Effect
Feedback
Change
Chain Reaction

14

As you go further into the Earth, _______ and ______ increase.

Pressure and Density
Pressure and Mass
Temperature and Density
Temperature and Pressure

15

Seismic waves are a _______ way of knowing what is in the Earth.

Indirect
Direct

Intro to Earth Science

Questions 15

Intro to Earth Science

Questions 15