Rotation/Revolution/
Shadows
Shadows
How long does it take Earth to make a full revolution?
365.25 days or one year
Which underwater landform rising from the ocean floor is typically formed from extinct volcanoes?
a. trench
b. seamount
c. barrier island
d. abyssal plain
b. seamount
Which layer of the Earth do we live on?
Crust
If the sun is in the East, my shadow would be in the _______.
West
Which process breaks solid rock into small pieces?
Weathering
The Earth tilts on its ____________.
Axis
Which is the end of the continent that goes under the ocean (the beach)?
a. Continental Slope
b. Abyssal Plains
c. Continental Shelf
C. Continental Shelf
Which layer of the Earth is the tickest?
When are your LONGEST shadows?
Mornings and Evenings/Afternoons
Which process causes the SLOWEST cahnge on Earth?(Earthquake, Erosion, Flood, or Volcanic Eruption)
Erosion
What causes seasons?
Earth's tilted axis/ Earth's revolution
What is the deepest part of the ocean called?
Ocean Trench
Which of Earth's layers is completely liquid?
Outer Core
The sun sets in the _________.
West
What is deposition?
The dropping of sediment in new places.
What causes day and night?
Earth's Rotation
Mid Ocean Ridges are underwater ________.
Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
Inner Core
East
When glaciers mve, they can pick up huge rocks and move them. What is this process?
Erosion
How long does it take Earth to rotate?
24 Hours
Flat seafloor areas are called-
a. Volcanic Island
b. Continents
c. Abyssal Plains
C. Abyssal Plains
Why is the inner core a solid and not a liquid?
Because of the pressure!
What time is your SHORTEST shadow?
12 pm/Noon
What is the most common type of weathering? (Wind, Moving Water, Gravity, Ice)
Moving Water