Earth Systems
The rigid outer layer of the earth composed mostly of rock.
Lithosphere
The study of the atmosphere is called which branch of Earth Science?
Meteorology
Which view/model of the universe puts the Earth at the center of the Solar System?
Geocentric Model
Which of Newton's Laws of Motion is the Law of action-reaction?
Which of Newton's Laws of Motion is represented by the formula F=ma?
Newton's Second Law of Motion
A frog is part of which earth system/sphere?
A scientist who studies the hibernation patterns of Polar Bears is studying which branch of Earth Science?
Ecology
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What is interia?
Which of Newton's Three Laws of Motion states that an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force?
Newton's First Law of Motion
Hydrosphere
The rock layers at the Grand Canyon represent which branch of Earth Science?
Geology
The sun produces or transfers energy in two forms... name both of them.
Heat
Light
A soccer ball is sitting on the field. You kick it and it rolls down the field until friction from the grass and the net stop it. Which of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion does this represent?
Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia
You are paddling a canoe in a lake. As you push the paddle back, the canoe moves forward. Which of Newtons 3 Laws of Motion does this represent?
Newton's Third Law of Motion: Action/Reaction
A scientist who is studying meteorology is studying which sphere of earth?
Atmosphere
Pierre is a scientist who is studying Hurricane Erin, a category 3 hurricane, off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Which branch of Earth Science is Pierre studying?
Meteorology
Name TWO of the THREE types of light from the sun that is found on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Visible light
Ultraviolet light
A heavier shopping cart takes more force to accelerate than a light shopping cart. Which of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion does this represent?
Newton's Second Law: F=ma
You are practicing spiking volleyballs. Your coach tells you that when you use more force to hit the ball, the more quickly the ball will accelerate towards your opponent. Which of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion does this represent?
Newton's Second Law of Motion: F=ma
Name ONE of the purposes of the atmosphere.
- Help maintain the temperature of the Earth's surface
- Provide us with oxygen to breathe
- Protect the earth from the sun's harmful radiation
Hurricane Erin was traveling off the East Coast of the U.S. The hurricane is producing rip currents in the ocean tides on the beach. Morgan is a scientist who studies rip currents in the ocean water. What branch of Earth Science is Morgan studying?
Oceanography
What happens to electromagnetic radiation from the sun? You must list 2 of the 3 that we discussed.
Atmosphere: it is reflected by the atmosphere back into space or it is absorbed by the atmosphere
Clouds: clouds reflect it back into space
Earth's surface: it is absorbed by the earth's surface or reflected by the earth's surface
Which of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion explain why the planets are not sucked into the gravitational pull of the sun?
Newton's Third Law of Motion - action/reaction
Which of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion describes why planets orbit the sun in an elliptical orbit rather than continuing in a straight line through space forever?
Newton's First Law of Motion - Inertia