earth science final exam review

Why do weather conditions change?

When melted minerals have cooled and hardened, what type of rock is formed?

Two types of __________ rock are intrusive and extrusive.

You can use ___________ to tell gold from pyrite.

What are the 4 layers of the atmosphere?

A ___________ eclipse happens when the earth casts a shadow on the moon.

The of of zero degrees longitude is the _____________.

What is difference between fresh and salt water?

The planet Mars appears red because of rust in the rock and soil.

The symbols on a map are explained in the __________

Why do we have different time zones?

The hottest stars are ___________.

Which type of rock is changed by intense heat, pressure or chemical reactions?

You would check the _______________ to find out what a color on the map means.

High clouds that appear as thin, wispy streaks are named ________________ clouds.

Nitrogen and oxygen are the 2 main gases in the Stratosphere.

Minerals are identified by luster, cleavage, hardness, color, streak, crystal shape, and specific gravity.

Our solar system is part of a star group called the _____________.

What can a change in air pressure mean?

What are the 4 inner planets?

The shadow of the earth on the moon or the shadow of the moon on the earth is a ________.

What are the 3 world climate zones?