Geologic Times
Energy Resources
The Atmosphere
Weather Factors
Weather Factors II
100
What type of rock is made of hardened sediment? 
Sedimentary rock
100
Energy sources that are constantly being supplied and replaced in a short period of time are called...
Renewable resources
100
What is ONE reason why the atmosphere is important to us on Earth?
Provides OXYGEN, provides WARMTH and LIQUID WATER, PROTECTION from dangerous radiation and meteoroids
100
What is the direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves?
Radiation
100

What is the process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water?

Condensation
200
What era is known as the era of dinosaurs? 
Mesozoic 
200
What is the source of energy for hydroelectric power? 
Flowing water
200

What is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere?

Nitrogen

200
Bare feet standing on hot sand is an example of what type of heat transfer? 
Conduction
200

What source of energy powers our Earth's water cycle? 

Solar energy
300
Between a CARBON FILM and a TRACE FOSSIL, which one provides evidence of the activities of ancient organisms? 
Trace fossil
300

What type of renewable energy source is made up of things that were once alive? 

Biomass fuels


300
The ozone layer is found in which layer of our atmosphere? 
Stratosphere
300
Night vision goggles are powered to work because of which type of radiation?
Infrared radiation
300
Wind is the movement of air from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure. True or false? 
False
400
A fault is always younger than the rock it cuts through. True or false? 
True 
400
What type of renewable energy is possible only where there is magma available? 
Geothermal energy
400
What is the lowest layer in our atmosphere called? 
Troposphere
400

Wind is the movement of air from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure. True or false? 

False
400
Which stage of the water cycle begins once dew point is reached? 
Condensation
500
What era are we living in present day? 
Cenozoic 
500
Which type of energy powers a turbine to turn? Thermal energy, Mechanical energy or chemical energy? 
Mechanical energy
500
Which layer of the thermosphere absorbs radio waves? 
Ionosphere
500
During what time of day do land breezes occur? 
Night time
500
Explain the difference between sleet and freezing rain. 
Sleet: Freezes as they fall
Freezing Rain: Freezes when it touches a cold surface
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