Geography Chapter 2 Physical World

Breaks down rocks

In the process of __________, Earth’s surface is worn down by wind, glaciers, and water.

The total amount of water in the hydrosphere generally

What is an underwater plain that borders a continent?

Oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water make up part of the Earth's ____

Molten rock may also heat underground water resulting in____.

Sea plates that are pulled appart.

When the plates spread apart ____ is pushed up from the mantle and ridges are formed.

________% of Earth’s surface is water

When space debris survives the descent to Earth’s surface it is called ________

Planets are called______because they have solid, rocky crusts and support life (ex. Earth)

________are small irregularly shaped planet like objects.

What is the largest planet?

What is the smallest planet?

Pieces of earth’s crust come together slowly as the sea plate slides under continental plate

The heavier sea plate dives beneath the lighter continental plate.

A saturated, porous, underground layer of rock through which water flows slowly is __________.

What causes earthquakes and volcanoes?

Bends in layers of rock.

Cracks in the Earth’s crust, occur when land can’t be bent any further

According 2 theory of__Earth’s continents were once joined in 1 large landmass & then separated

Land makes up a part of Earth called the ____ or the Earth's crust.

Which planet has the most moons?

Located in the Himalayas and is the highest mountain.

What is the correct term for Earth's completion of one full trip around the sun?

One of the most earthquake prone areas on the planet is ___.

The changing form of rocks (ex. rust).

What is a large, continuous mass of land?

How are the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere related?

Gravity is the physical force that ­­­­____.

The part of the Earth that supports life.

The force that does most of the work of wearing down Earth is

This is the saltiest body of water

Next to the outer core is a thick layer of hot, dense rock

The __________ is the Earth’s land or crust.

The ________separates the terrestrial planets from the gaseous planets.

________% of Earth’s water is freshwater

When glaciers melt and reside, in some places they leave behind large piles of rock and debris

The breaking down of rocks.

By which process is liquid water turned into water vapor?

made of icy dust particles & frozen gasses, look like bright balls w/ long feather like tails