The study of the origin of the earth, history, and structure of the earth and the processes that shape the earth.
Geology
Cluster of solar system held together by gravity.
Galaxy
Name the planets in order from closest to farthest from the Sun.
1.Mercury
2.Venus
3.Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
The layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth's surface is the _________________________.
Troposphere
what are the layers of Earth's atmosphere, list in order from the surface of the earth upwards
1.Troposphere
2.Stratosphere
3.Mesosphere
4.Thermosphere
5.Exosphere
What is astronomy?
A. The study of celestial objects, space, and physical universe as a whole
B. The study of the earths bodies of land
C. The study of ancient aliens
A. The study of celestial objects, space,
How much time did it take for the earth to form
4.5 billion years
Which analysis best describes the relative sizes of Earth and Jupiter?
A. basketball to a softball
B. basketball to a volleyball
C. softball to a baseball
D. marble to a beach ball
D. marble to a beach ball
What are the layers of the Earth, starting from the closest to the Earth's crust.
1.Crust
2.Mantle
3.Outer core
4.Inner core
Concentration of Physical Geology that is concerned with the chemical composition of the Earth.
Geochemistry
_______________ & ______________ (gases) make up most of Earth's atmosphere.
Nitrogen & Oxygen
What is the best definition of Universe?
A. Where all of time was created
B. All existing matter in space as a whole
C. All our elements started at the beginning of time
B. All existing matter in space as a whole
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
75%
The study of the nature, origin and processes of change of landforms.
Geomorphology
Subsystem of earth that refers to all the water present on Earth, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers, and water vapor in the atmosphere.
Hydrosphere
How long has it been since the Big Bang?
13.7 billion years
The Big Bang theory is the most widely accepted theory about the origin of the universe. IS the statement correct or incorrect.
Correct
What are the four main subsystems of the earth, often called "spheres".
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
This study involves the study of minerals—the basic building blocks of rocks.
Mineralogy
The rocky surface of the earth.
lithosphere
"The universe exists now as it always has" is a view of what theory?
Steady State Theory
The remaining energy (radiation) from the Big Bang is called ____________________.
CMB - Cosmic Microwave Background
The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole. It involves the observation and analysis of stars, planets, galaxies, and phenomena that occur outside Earth's atmosphere, such as black holes, supernovae, and cosmic radiation.
Astronomy
Physical Geology that study the nature, origin and processes of change of landforms.
Geomorphology