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Intro to Earth Science
Intro to Earth Science
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Intro to Earth Science with a few random trivia questions
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The lower boundary of the crust
plasticity
mesosphere
Moho
Newton's line
2
Vibrations that travel through Earth are...
plasticity
oceanic crusts
outer core
seismic waves
3
R.I.P. ....
Steve Irwin
Channing Tatum
Bear Grylls
Mike Rowe
4
The patterns of weather over a long periods of time is known as...
evolution
hydrology
climate
volcanology
5
Solid part of the core
outer core
inner core
6
The solid, outer layer of Earth that consists of crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
outer core
asthenosphere
lithosphere
mesosphere
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Solid, plastic layer of mantle that flows very slowly, moving tectonic plates above
mesosphere
asthenosphere
inner core
lithosphere
8
It is assumed in Earth science that causes of natural events can be understood by...
supernatural phenomena and astrology
myths and legends
careful observation and experimentation
decreasing our development of technologies
9
The work of Earth scientists helps us understand our place in the __________.
our society
food chain
universe
atmosphere
10
This is the....
Gunderburger
Adam Emmenecker Challenge
Hoiburger
Iowa State Fair Pork Tenderloin
11
A system in which energy, but not matter, is exchanged with the surroundings
closed system
series circuit
funky zebra
open system
12
Mixture of gases surrounding a planet or moon
hydrosphere
biosphere
geosphere
atmosphere
13
In hockey, holding the puck against the boards with either the stick or skate to stop play
hat trick
freezing the puck
shutout
power play
14
Which of these is NOT one of the major fields of Earth Science?
meteorology
agriculture
geology
oceanography
15
The shape of the Earth is...
perfect sphere
rectangular prism
oblate spheroid
oval ellipse
16
Areas of study for geologists might include...
the atmosphere, climate, and weather patterns
diet, nutrition, and Exercises
patterns of ocean currents on Earth
Earth's crust, forces within the Earth, and fossils
17
This actor/director is...
Steve Jobs
Seth Rogen
Beyonce
James Franco
18
solid, rock part of Earth that extends from the center of the core to the surface of the crust
atmosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
biosphere
19
The Maya are known for ___________ in ancient times.
making the best iPad apps
keeping accurate records of earthquakes
tracking movements of the sun and moon
organizing rocks and minerals into categories
20
solid and liquid water on Earth
atmosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
21
What is it called when you do this to your hair?
curding
conditioning
crimping
carpe diem
22
Which of these is NOT a territory of the United States?
U.S. Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Guam
Cuba
23
Gravitational attraction is determined by...
volume and mass
gravity and weight
distance and weight
mass and distance
24
The strong, lower part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and the outer core
lithosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
inner core
25
The thin, solid, outermost compositional layer of Earth is the __________.
crust
mantle
core
epidermis
26
The ability of a solid to flow
density
buoyancy
volume
plasticity
27
An object at sea level weighs slightly more at the South Pole than at the equator.
False
True
