Earth's Layers
The Thinnest layer of the Earth
Crust
The center of a hurricane is called what?
The Eye
This River valley is called the "cradle of civilization"
Hint: in Africa goes through 5 countries
Nile River
What climate zone has the most biodiversity?
Hint: Typically found along the equator
Tropical Rainforest
What is a renewable energy source
solar, hydro (water), wind
The Earth's plate float on this layer
Mantle
Where do 80% of tsunamis occur?
Pacific Ocean
Type of flood that occurs alongside Rivers
What climate is found the further away from the equator you go?
Colder climates, arctic and antarctic furthest away
Give one positive OR negative effect of tectonic activity on humans. (
Positive = fertile soil / geothermal energy; Negative = earthquakes/volcanoes
The liquid rock that lies beneath the Earth's surface
Magma
True or False: The first Tsunami Wave is the strongest
False
Breaking down rocks into small pieces
Weathering, erosion
True or False: Deserts will always form along the equator.
False
How do rivers benefit civilizations?
Water, farming, transport, trade
What landform is created when plates collide
Mountains
What U.S. State is most earthquake-prone?Why?
Alaska or California
San Andreas Fault line
Large slabs of Earth's crust that move are called what?
Tectonic Plates
What human activity is believed to have the most effect on the atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels
Give one example of how humans adapt to extreme environments.
Air conditioning in deserts, insulated housing in Arctic, etc
The Ring of Fire is known for these two types of natural events
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Hurricanes need this condition to form.
Warm Ocean Water
What are the five landforms discussed?
Oceans, plateaus, mountains, volcanoes, and rift valleys
Explain the difference between renwable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable can be replaced in a life
Non-renewable resources cannot be replaced or take longer than a lifetime
Why is understanding Earth’s physical systems important today?
Disaster preparedness, climate change, sustainability, etc.