Layers of Earth
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Crust
What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?
Atmosphere
What climate zone is characterized by hot summers and cold winters?
Temperate climate zone?
What term describes a large body of salt water?
Ocean
Main Character in Fortnite
Jonsey
Name the layer of the Earth that is mostly made up of molten rock.
Mantle
Name the gas that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
Nitrogen
What type of climate is found near the equator, known for its warm temperatures and high rainfall?
tropical climate
Name a landform that rises steeply above the surrounding land.
Mountain
State capitol of Missouri.
Jefferson City
What are the two main types of Earth's crust?
What are continental crust and oceanic crust?
What layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
Troposphere
Name the climate zone that experiences little precipitation and extreme temperature variations.
desert climate
What is the term for a flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding area?
Plateau
Coach's favorite drink from Chick-Fil-A.
Sweet Tea
What is the innermost layer of the Earth?
Inner Core
What phenomenon is caused by the trapping of heat in the atmosphere?
Greenhouse Gases
Which climate zone is typically found in polar regions?
polar climate
Identify the process by which rivers and streams carve out valleys.
Greatest Basketball player of all time.
Michael Jordan (Coach DeWeese was a close second)
Describe the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer, while the asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer beneath it.
How does altitude affect air pressure in the atmosphere?
Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.
What factors influence the climate of a region?
latitude, elevation, proximity to water, and prevailing winds
What is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
Lake Baikal
Coach DeWeese' favorite place to shop.