Geosphere Vocabulary
Spheres
Layers of the Earth
Plate Tectonics
Random
100

Solid part of the Earth that consists of all rock and soil

geosphere

100
Consists of rock
Geosphere
100
The innermost layer of the Earth
Core
100
When the tectonic plates are moving toward one another, it is called a __________________ plate boundary.
Converging
100

Which of the following is NOT one of the four systems into which scientists divide Earth? A.) Geosphere B) Hemisphere C) Hydrosphere D.) Biosphere

B) hemisphere

200
A sliding plate boundary can cause this shaking of the Earth
Earthquake
200
Consists of water
Hydrosphere
200
The largest layer of the Earth
Mantle
200
When the tectonic plates are moving away from one another, it is called a __________________ plate boundary.
Diverging
200

True or false: The outermost earth system is made of water

False, the outermost system is the atmosphere

300
The large slabs of Earth that are always moving very, very slowly.
Tectonic Plates
300
Consists of all living organisms
Biosphere
300
Outermost layer of the Earth
Crust
300
What ocean is the "Ring of Fire" located?
Pacific ocean
300

Which statement is true? a.) melted rock under the surface is called lava b.) melted rock under the surface is called magma c.) melted rock on earth surface is called magma d.) Magma is the correct scientific term for melted rock regardless of where it is located

b.) Magma under the surface is called magma

400

Which part of the geosphere is the thickest?

mantle

400
Consists of air and gases
Atmosphere
400
The thinnest layer of the Earth
Crust
400

True of False; Mid-ocean ridges are formed along lines where two plates diverge under the water

true

400

What is the area called where one plate (oceanic) is forced below another plate (continental)? What type of boundary occurs here?

Subduction zone; convergent boundary

500

Which of the following is part of the geosphere? a.) a cloud b.) a plant c.) a deer d.) a cliff

a cliff

500
3/4 of the Earth's water(hydrosphere) is contained in the
Oceans
500

What are the two types of crust that make up the earth's surface? Which type is thinner/thicker? Which is more dense/less dense?

Continental and Oceanic Crust. Oceanic crust is thinner but more dense while Continental is thicker but less dense.

500

Match each term with the correct statement below. a.mid-ocean ridge b.convergent boundary c.subduction zone 1. Plates move together at a(n) _____. 2. One plate is forced under another in a(n) _____. 3. A(n) _____ is like an underwater mountain chain.

1. B 2. C 3. A

500

The processes of the rock cycle take place in which location? a.) deep inside the geosphere b.) in the atmosphere c.) on Earth's surface d.) both a and c

d.) Both A and C on the earth surface (lava cooling) and deep inside

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