Observable Universe
chapter 1
chapter 1
What is the only planet on which God created life?
Earth
What is another phrase scientists use to describe the "habitable zone"?
The Goldilocks zone
What are the 4 spheres in Earth science?
Can you name the compass rose in order?
North, east, south, west
What are the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
What is Astronomy?
branch of science that studies the observable universe
what is the habitable zone?
position in any solar system where life could be possible.
What are the 3 main parts of the geosphere?
Core, mantle, and crust
What is the art of making maps or charts?
Cartography
What are the 2 main crusts surrounding the earth?
Continental crust and oceanic crust
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
what is the word that pulls things and holds them together
Which sphere is the study of water or air on or around the earth?
Atmosphere
How much degrees of latitude does the Equator have?
0 (zero degrees)
Earth's crust is divided into sections like a puzzle. What is it called?
Tectonic plates
Define a galaxy.
A galaxy is a group of billions of stars, planets, dust, and gas all moving together.
What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth in half? northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere
Equator
What is another scientific name for the Aurora lights?
Magnetosphere
What is the name of the lines that go parallel around the earth?
Lines of Latitude
What does minerals have to do with a rock?
A rock is made up of minerals
Can you name the 3 types of galaxies we discussed?
Elliptical, spiral, and irregular
One year is the time it takes the Earth to travel around the Sun. What do we call this?
What is responsible for creating the wonderful magnetosphere that protects our planet?
Core
What are the lines that go vertical around the globe?
Lines of longitude, or Meridians
What are the 3 main movements tectonic plates make?
bump, move apart, slide
Convergence, Divergence, Transform