Earth Science

Which plates cause earthquakes?

Volcanoes that are not active are called:

The thicker layer of the Earth's crust that forms landforms is called what?

Which layer of the atmosphere is where our weather takes place?

What is the process where rocks and parts of the geosphere are broken down into smaller pieces?

Which of Earth's four spheres is named after the Greek word for ground?

Which sphere is named after the Greek word for air?

What is slow movement of the Earth's crust caused by convection currents in the magma below?

In which sphere is the mantle convection thought to occur?

Area where an oceanic plate goes down under another plate into the mantle is called:

Which example cannot cause mechanical weathering?

Shaking of the ground caused by sudden release of energy stored in rocks.

If weathering helps make a mess, what does erosion do?

What is the substance that comes out of a volcano called?

Energy harnessed from Earth's interior is called:

The theory of the movement of the Earth's crust is called?

Where is the highest place on Earth?

A deep slope in the seabed between a continental shelf and the sea floor.

Which seismic waves cause the most damage?

How thick, on average, is the Earth's crust?

An opening in the sea floor through which mineral-rich water escapes.

Name of the person responsible for the theory of continental drift.

What is the invisible force that diverts the sun's radiation?

How many years ago was Earth created?

What is a large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat?

What does geo means?

The fastest seismic waves are:

What is the name of the landmass about 250 million years ago made up of our current continents?

Which layer of the Earth is solid iron/nickel alloy?

Which sphere is named after the Greek word for water?

What are tectonic plates that move towards each other are called?

What is the top layer of the mantle is called?

What is the name of the idea that the plates are being pulled westward by the moon?

The surface along which rocks break and move.

What percent of Earth is water?