Physics
The force of attraction that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
Gravity
The average kinetic energy in the particles of an object.
Temprature
The thinnest, outermost layer of the earth, where we live.
The crust
When two plates collide and one goes under the other
Convergent Plate Boundary.
a series of powerful ocean waves—not just one—caused by large-scale, underwater disturbances like earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions
Tsunami
Energy that is stored and is yet to be used
Potential Energy
What is Thermal Energy?
the energy from the movement of tiny particles (atoms and molecules) inside things, making them warm
Asteroids and Meteors crashing into Earth. What did this provide earth?
Water
the rigid, outermost shell of the Earth, comprising the crust and the brittle upper portion of the mantle
lithosphere
A massive, horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean where most of Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes happen
A force that resists motion when two surfaces rub against one another.
Friction
The transfer of heat between direct contact with two objects.
Conduction
What were the first four planets?
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Mars
The scientist who proposed the theory of plate tectonics or continental drift.
Alfred Wegener
a scientific instrument used to detect, measure, and record seismic waves
Seismograph
What is absolute zero?
The temp. when all molecular motion stops.
Solid
These ancient bacterial structures were the first to release oxygen into Earth's atmosphere
Stromatolites
The specific, famous transform fault along/ in California.
San Andreas Fault.
Long lasting earthquakes, werid sea behavior, and rapid rise in sea level. What are these?
Precursor events
The formula used to calculate density
Mass divided by Volume D=M/V
A material that allows heat to move through it easily, like metal.
Concuctor
How long did it take for Earth to fully develop?
10-20 million years.
The process when new seafloor is created at mid-ocean ridges.
Seafloor Spreading
Where was the biggest earthquake recorded?
Southern Chile