The layer of the Earth that we (people) live on
Crust
The theory that Earth's crust is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle. What are these plates called?
An instrument that records the waves of an earthquake is called a
Seismograph
What type of rock is formed from magma or lava heating and cooling?
Igneous rock
What is one negative impact of mining?
- Erosion
-Pollution of Land
-Pollution of water
-Pollution of air
etc.
What layer of the Earth has the highest density?
Inner core
What evidence did Alfred Wegner use to make the claim for Theory of Continental Drift?
- Similar mountain ranges are found on several continents
- Similar animal fossils are found on several continents
- coastlines of the continents fit together like a fossil
What is labeled by 1 on this diagram?
Magma Chamber
Sedimentary rock
The amount of water and air that can move through soil
The crust and the upper part of the mantle make up which sphere?
Lithosphere
What type of plate boundary creates mid-ocean ridges?
Divergent plate boundary
Molten rock that is above Earth's surface is called what?
Lava
Metamorphic rocks can form deep underground through which process in the rock cycle?
Heat and pressure
During urbanization, runoff and flash flooding can be prevented by increasing what in cities?
Green spaces, trees, vegetation
What is the only layer of the Earth that is all liquid?
Outer Core
Subduction zone
What kinds of waves are produced by earthquakes?
P waves and S waves
Burning coal, oil, and gas for energy produces pollution. This pollution combines with air and water to form _________. This causes a reaction that dissolves rocks fast in this type of chemical weathering (fill in the blank).
Acid rain
Soil Horizon C is made up of slightly unbroken rock and partially weathered rock. Little bits if any organic material is found here. This layer is also called
Parent material
What causes movement in the mantle? (the liquid-like layer of the Earth)
80% of Earthquakes occur at this plate boundary where plates collide together
Convergent boundary
What is located directly above the focus of an Earthquake on Earth's surface?
Epicenter
Abrasion, animal activity, and ice wedging are examples of which type of weathering?
Physical/Mechanical
What is the smallest particle in soil?
Clay