Vocabulary
Solid part of the Earth that consists of all rock and soil. It has three layers
geosphere
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
The innermost layer of the Earth that is made of iron and nickel
Core
What materials form the mantle and crust?
Rocks
The layer of the atmosphere where weather takes place
Trophosphere
The process of the Earth's relief changing over millions of years.
Weathering
If you are attempting to determine the main type of rock found in an area, which of Earth's systems are you studying? A) the hydrosphere B) the Stratosphere C) the geosphere D) the mantle
Geosphere
The largest layer of the Earth where magma forms
Mantle
Name 5 rocks and/or minerals
Granite, basalt, slate, coal, diamond, conglomerate
what is the hardest mineral on Earth? What is its hardness on Moh's Hardness scale?
Diamond. 10
Which of the following is part of the geosphere? a.) a cloud b.) a plant c.) a deer d.) a cliff
d.) a cliff
Sphere that consists of all living organisms
A) the biosphere B) the geosphere C) the Stratosphere D) the atmosphere
Biosphere
Outermost and thinnest layer of the Earth
Crust
Name 3 important properties of rocks?
Shape, Texture/hardness, lustre, colour
Name the four spheres of the Earth
atmoshpere, geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere
A sliding plate boundary (movement of tectonic plates) can cause this shaking of the Earth
Earthquake
Which part of the geosphere is the thickest?
Mantle
tyrWhich layer of the geopshere is made of liquid iron a.) asthenosphere b.) mantle c.) inner core d.) outer core
Outer core
Name 3 rock classifications
Sedimentary, Igneous (Magma) , Metamorphic
How much of Earth’s water is salt water? In percentage
97 Percent
True or false, The magnitude of an earthquake can range from less than one to at least 20? What is the tool used to measure the power of an earthquake?
F. 1-10, ritcher scale
Name all four of Earth's Systems and what their roles are.
Atmosphere-Air/Weather/Protection
Geosphere- Solid Part of the Earth
Biosphere- All living things
Hydrosphere- Water
What is the difference between rocks and minerals?
Rocks are formed by minerals
Name 3 types of relief in Spain
plateau, river basin, mountain range, archipelago