Earth's Layers
What are Earth's layers? (5)
inner core, outer core, mantle, lithosphere, crust
Tectonic plates are always moving. What type of movement occurs at a convergent boundary?
2 plates push against each other
What is it called when rocks break down into smaller pieces?
Weathering
Name 3 sources of fresh water
glacier, open lake, ice caps, ground water, river, reservoir
Which sphere contains all living things (like trees and animals)?
Which of Earth's layers is the thickest?
the mantle
What is the Ring of Fire?
An area around the Pacific Ocean where a lot of volcanoes and earthquakes happen
What is it called when rocks settle in a new place?
Deposition
Which of the following is the best comparison to the amount of freshwater related to salt water?
-cup of milk to a gallon of milk
-quart of milk to a gallon of milk
-capful of milk to a gallon of milk
capful of milk to a gallon of milk
Which sphere contains all water?
Hydrosphere
Where are most earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains found on Earth?
along plate boundaries
What is it called when rocks move from one place to another?
Erosion
Which sphere would dirt be part of?
Geosphere
Scientists believe the continents used to all be one giant continent. What is the name of that giant continent?
Pangaea
What was the main thing that carved the Grand Canyon?
Water erosion
Which sphere contains all gases, like oxygen and clouds?
Atmosphere