Earth Science Review

Geologist obtain evidence about Earth's interior by

Which layer of soil is rich in humus?

The discovery of mid-ocean ridges pushing the continents verified

The most likely cause of earthquake activity on the West Coast of the U.S. is

A possible answer to a question is a

Water that falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is

Order from smallest amount of water to largest amount of water on Earth

On a weather map areas of LOW pressure indicate

Scientists use _________ fossils to determine relative age of rock layers.

A deep, steep-sided canyon in the ocean floor is a

Two continental plates converging produce

A warm, humid air mass is a

Deep ocean currents are caused by

Which has a large dust tail?

The total amount of water on Earth

Which refers to chemical weathering?

Movement of weathered rock from one place to another is

Igneous rocks that cool slowly are

What might cause scientists to change a scientific theory?

The most important lab safety rule is

Which of the following provides evidence for plate tectonics?

A series of steps scientists follow to solve problems is

Mid-ocean ridges are 

In which step does water change from a liquid to a gas?

Why should an experiment be repeated several times before drawing a conclusion?

Dead leaves on top of the soil is called

What do scientists find out when drawing conclusions?

Approximately what percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

How is it possible that fossils of ocean animals can be found in the rock layers of Georgia?

The Milky Way is the

What powers the water cycle?

The third planet from the sun is

Brick, glass, and steel are not minerals because

Strong thunderstorms can sometimes produce

A solar eclipse can occur during what phase of the moon?

Which of these causes tides?

What is the Milky Way?

The ring of Fire circles the _______________ Ocean

Georgia experiences its longest day during 

Weathered rock and decomposed organic matter make

A shooting star is really a

Which process forms sediment?

Which front produces thunderstorms?

Earth's inner core is

The theory that states that the pieces of Earth's lithosphere are in constant motion

To prevent soil erosion due to run off a farmer can

Which best describes how wind is formed?

What causes cold, deep currents in the ocean?

Which characteristic would not be the best to use to identify a mineral?

Most geologists think that the movement of Earth's plates is caused by

The tail of a ________ always points away from the sun.

An example of chemical weathering is

What is the correct order starting from the Earth's surface?

A renewable fuel is

In the ocean tectonic activity can be observed at

The flat area of the ocean floor is

Rock that formed from lava is

Which is not caused by plate tectonics?

Fossils of the same species and age are found on two continents; this supports

The mid-ocean ridge is created by