Earth's Layers
Rock Cycle
Earth's Systems
Resource Management
Random
100
What is the name of the Earth's outermost layer?
crust
100
What type of rock forms from lava cooling?
Igneous
100
Which 'sphere' includes all landforms, rocks, and soil?
Geosphere
100
Resource management is important in reducing global energy poverty. Which of the following is a concern that must be addressed as we try to overcome the lack of electricity across the world by increasing access to power for more people?
- Access to sustainable and affordable energy resources
- An improvement in irrigation methods
- An increase in crop values with cold storage access
- Access to modern healthcare and education
1. Access to sustainable and affordable energy resources
100
How many kids does Mr. Woods have?
2
200
Which Earth layer is liquid and lies beneath the mantle?
Outer Core
200
How does metamorphic rock form?
Heat and Pressure
200
Which 'sphere' contains all of Earth's water bodies like oceans and lakes?
Hydrosphere
200
- What should be the title of the infographic below?
- How Technology Can Help Manage Air Resources
- How Technology Can Help Manage Water Resources
- How Technology Can Help Manage Energy Resources
- How Technology Can Help Manage Soil Resources
2. How Technology Can Help Manage Water Resources
200
Whats Mr. Woods favorite sport?
Basketball
300
What is the thickest layer of Earth?
mantle
300
How is a sedimentary rock formed?
Weathering and Erosion, compaction and cementation
300
Which layer would be directly affected by a volcanic eruption?
Atmosphere
300
- All of the following are ways that conservation can help manage air resources EXCEPT–
- limiting the amount of firewood burned outside.
- using energy-efficient appliances.
- using less fossil fuels.
- driving a car as much as possible.
4. driving a car as much as possible.
300
Who did Luka get traded to?
Lakers
400
Which Earth layer is solid because of immense pressure despite high temperatures?
inner core
400
All of the following are true about the geological processes that form rocks EXCEPT–
a sedimentary rock can change into a metamorphic rock by weathering and eroding into sediments and then compacting and cementing.
a metamorphic rock can change into an igneous rock by melting, cooling, and hardening.
an igneous rock can change into a sedimentary rock by weathering and eroding into sediments and then compacting and cementing.
a sedimentary rock can change into an igneous rock by melting, cooling, and hardening.
1. a sedimentary rock can change into a metamorphic rock by weathering and eroding into sediments and then compacting and cementing.
400
This sphere includes all living things. What is it?
Biosphere
400
- All of the following are reasons resource management is important EXCEPT–
- decreasing water pollution in order to cut down on diarrheal infections around the world.
- increasing access to electricity in order to allow for modern healthcare around the world.
- decreasing access to water in order to address water shortages.
- balancing the need for prescribed fires in order for ecosystems to be healthy with the need to decrease air pollution.
3. decreasing access to water in order to address water shortages.
400
What does Mr. Woods care more about than his students getting good grades?
That they give effort
500
Which of the following would NOT be correct to include in a model of Earth?
- A material modeling a thin, solid mantle above a thicker outer core
- A material modeling a dense, solid inner core
- A material modeling a thin crustal layer
- A material modeling a thick, solid mantle below a rigid crust
1. A material modeling a thin, solid mantle above a thicker outer core
500
A variety of rocks are shown in the image. Which are the metamorphic rocks. Pick two.
Gneiss and marble
500
Which Earth system is primarily responsible for weather and climate?
Atmosphere
500
- Rafael was given the assignment to research the importance of resource management. As he was researching, he came across a study that showed over two billion people still live without access to clean water at home. Which of the following are positive impacts on water management?
Choose three correct answers.
- Planting native and drought-tolerant species of trees and grasses
- Harvesting rainwater for gardening, bathing, or sometimes drinking
- Reclaiming water from manufacturing processes
- Using fertilizers and pesticides to grow more crops with less water
1, 2, 3
500
What artist does Mr. Woods listen to the most?
Drake