Spheres
Constructive Forces
Destructive Forces
Heat Transfer
Earth's Layers
100
A group of parts that work together as a whole is called a ___________.
system
100
The force pressing on an area is called ______________.
pressure
100
The ability to do work is called __________.
energy
100
Mass divided by volume is called ____________.
density
100
What is the thickest layer of Earth located directly under the thinnest layer of Earth?
The Mantle
200
Which sphere contains all the gasses that surround Earth?
Atmosphere
200
Which of the following was created by a constructive force?
A. Lakes
B. Rivers
C. Mountains
D. Valleys
C. Mountains
200
Which of the following is created by a destructive force?
A. Mountains
B. New rock layers
C. Sand Dunes
D. Canyons
D. Canyons
200
What kind of heat transfer is the following:
Getting sun burn for being outside for too long.
Radiation
200
As depth beneath Earth's surface increases, temperature and pressure __________.
Increases or goes up
300
Which sphere contains all the rocks and minerals in Earth?
Geosphere
300
Name 2 types of constructive forces.
300
Name 2 types of destructive forces.
Rain, wind, waves, glaciers, rivers, temperature, weathering and erosion
300
What kind of heat transfer is the following:
Burning your hand by grabbing a hot chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven.
Conduction
300
What are the layers of earth in order from the surface to the center of Earth?
400
What does the biosphere contain?
All of Earth's plants and animals
400
Fill in the blank: Volcanoes and Earthquakes are constructive forces because each force __________ new features on earth's surface.
builds up, creates, constructs, etc.
400
Fill in the blank: Wind, water and temperature are a few examples of destructive forces because each ________________ Earth's surface.
breaks down, destroys, weathers, etc.
400
What kind of heat transfer is the following:
Boiling Mac and Cheese after school for a snack.
Convection
400
Which layer is made of liquid nickel and iron?
Outer Core
500
How is the hydrosphere interacting with another sphere in this picture.
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The hydrosphere is wearing away at the geosphere.
The hydrosphere is providing water for the biosphere.
The hydrosphere is adding water vapor to the atmosphere.
500
What is a constructive force?
A force that builds up Earth's surface over time.
500
What is a destructive force?
A force that breaks down or Earth's surface over time.
500
Place each step in order: You can write down just the number
1. Rock is cooled
2. Rock rises toward the crust
3. Rock becomes less dense
4. Rock becomes more dense
5. Rock is heated
6. Rock falls toward the center of Earth
5. Rock is heated
3. Rock becomes less dense
2. Rock rises toward the crust
1. Rock is cooled
4. Rock becomes more dense
6. Rock falls toward the center of Earth
500
Which layer is under so much pressure, despite the hottest temperatures inside earth, that the liquid iron and nickel cannot move normally so it stays a solid?
Inner Core