Earth Science
Main Parts of Earth
Structure of Earth
Earth
100
This is the study of forces that shape the Earth
Geology
100
Name two things that are part of the lithosphere.
mountains, rock, soil, land under ocean, ground we walk on etc...
100
The thick layer of rock below the crust is the _______
mantle
100
Glaciers are part of which sphere?
hydrosphere
200
This is the study of the Earth's oceans
oceanography
200
Nitrogen, oxygen and other gases make up the _______
atmosphere
200
The thinnest layer of the Earth is the _________
Crust
200
Where is the crust the thickest?
under the mountains/continents
300
This is the study of the universe beyond Earth.
astronomy
300
Name three things that are part of the hydrosphere.
lakes, rivers, oceans, streams, springs, glaciers etc...
300
The core is made mostly of ___________
iron
300
Describe what happens to the amount of pressure and the heat as you go deeper into the Earth.
The temperature and heat both increase.
400
This is the study of conditions in the atmosphere
meteorology
400
What does the atmosphere protect the Earth from?
The Sun's harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays
400
2/3 of the mass of Earth is found in the __________
mantle
400
What are two examples of careers under the field of Geology?
soil conservationist, volcanologist, mineralologist
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