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Rocks / Erosion
Earthquakes / Volcanoes
Random Earth Science
100
The study of the universe is known as?
What is Astronomy
100
How many true planets are there?
What is Eight
100
What is the #1 Erosional Agent on Earth?
What is Water
100
The point within earth where an earthquakes originates
What is The Focus
100
What are the two greenhouse gases
What is CO2 / Methane
200
Give two examples of renewable resources
What is Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Fossil Fuel, Geothermal
200
This states that the universe began about 15 billion years ago with a tremendous explosion.
What is The Big Bang Theory
200
This is the type of Rock made from weathered materials
What is Sedimentary Rock
200
This measures an objects (lavas) resistance to flow
What is Viscosity
200
78% of the atmosphere is made of this element
What is Nitrogen
300
Water covers nearly what percent of earths surface? (Answer can be with in 5%)
What is 71%
300
This indicates that the universe is expanding forever and ever.
What are Red Shifts
300
This type of rock is formed under extreme heat & pressure
What is Metamorphic
300
What percent of Earthquakes occur at Faults?
What is 95%
300
This layer of the atmosphere is where meteorites burn up.
What is The Mesosphere
400
Warren County is the birthplace of this movement.
What is The Environmental Justice Movement
400
All objects in the Universe are attracted to each other by this.
What is Gravity
400
This type of sedimentary rock is made from animal remains and other biological material.
What is Organic
400
On an Earthquake this is the slowest type of wave
What are Surface Waves
400
What is the driving force of the water cycle?
What is Solar Energy
500
What is earth's population? (Answer can be within 2 Billion)
What is 7.1 Billion
500
What is a Nebula?
What is A Cloud of Dust and Gas
500
Occurs as the result of 9 % expansion of water when it is converted to ice. Cracks filled with water are forced further apart when it freezes.
What is Frost Wedging
500
What are the three types of volcanoes?
What is Composite Cones, Shield Volcanoes, & Cinder Cones
500
How many elements are on the periodic table?
What is 118