Geology

Front

What is the name for the region around a star in which an orbiting planet could sustain life?

Back

Habitable Zone

Front

Which feature of the earth is the primary cause for the seasons?

Back

Tilt

Front

What does the 'geo' part of geology mean?

Back

Earth

Front

What is significant about the spring (vernal) equinox?

Back

The northern hemisphere experiences the same lengths of daylight and nighttime.

Front

What kind of waves do scientists use to study the interior of the earth?

Back

Seismic waves

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the primary driver of plate tectonics?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate boundary