Mesopotamia
What does Mesopotamia translate to?
It means 'between two rivers'
What is Weathering?
Weathering is the physical and chemical breakdown or change due to weather
True or False; The interior of the earth is made of boiling lava
False; The earth's center is hard and solid in texture no matter the temperature.
What two rivers was Mesopotamia located between?
Tigris and Euphrates
Sand dunes are an example of what kind of erosion?
Wind erosion
True or false; Erosion can only occur slowly over time
False; Floods are examples of rapid erosion
What is the hydrosphere?
A layer of water on top of the crust.
What is a Ziggurat?
Caves would be an example of what kind of weathering
Chemical weathering
What are some forms of erosion?
Wind, water, gravity, and ice
How did scientists discover what was in Earth's interior?
Through seismic waves
What ancient scripture did the Mesopotamians create?
Cuneiform
What river formed the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
Sand dunes are an example of what kind of erosion?
Wind erosion
How did Earth's crust cool?
Rain poured down and cooled Earth's crust as well as creating the ocean
Who was Gilgamesh?
An epic hero who was a beloved Sumerian king
What is the difference between mechanical weathering and physical weathering?
Weathering occurs in a place, whereas erosion involves movement to a new location
What river formed the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
What are all of the names of Earth's layers?
The inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, hydrosphere, and atmosphere