Space Systems
This process creates stars, powers the Sun and provides energy for life on Earth.
What is nuclear fusion?
This theory is supported by fossil evidence and seafloor spreading.
What is plate tectonics?
This type of loop amplifies change in a system.
What is a positive feedback loop?
These air systems cause weather changes at their boundaries.
What are air masses?
This analysis compares benefits and drawbacks of a solution.
What is a cost-benefit analysis?
This theory explains the origin and expansion of the universe.
Big Bang Theory
These are used to date rock layers because they existed for a short period of time and are widespread
What are index fossils?
This cycle transforms rocks over time from sedimentary to metamorphic to igneous and back around again
What is the rock cycle?
This causes the Earth’s seasonal changes.
What is the tilt of Earth's axis?
Burning these fuels adds CO₂ to the atmosphere.
What are fossil fuels?
This process forms elements heavier than helium in stars
What is stellar nucleosynthesis
These layers record geological and environmental history.
What are sedimentary layers?
Mantle convection drives this geological process.
What is plate tectonics?
Warm air rising over cool air creates this type of front.
What is a warm front?
This practice helps preserve species diversity.
What is biodiversity conservation?
The tilt of Earth’s axis causes this yearly cycle.
What are the seasons?
Mountains form through plate collisions and this vertical movement.
What is uplift?
This process breaks down rock physically and chemically.
What is weathering?
The reflectivity of Earth's surface is known as this.
What is albedo?
Examples include solar and wind energy.
What are renewable energy sources?
Long-term climate changes are influenced by these orbital variations.
Milankovitch cycles?
Magnetic stripes on the seafloor confirm this tectonic process.
What is seafloor spreading?
This gas is cycled between the atmosphere, oceans, and organisms.
What is carbon dioxide?
This refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.
What is climate?
This is the human-caused warming of Earth’s climate.
What is climate change?