The Earth

The Earth

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Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-3

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?

Back

About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Of the four terrestrial planets, Earth is the _____

Back

Earth is the largest terrestrial planet.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which atmospheric molecule traps infrared light, leading to the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon dioxide traps infrared light, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The atmosphere exerts a pressure on the surface of the Earth of about _____

Back

The atmosphere exerts a pressure of about a kilogram per square centimeter on the Earth's surface.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The outer core is mostly iron and nickel, but it’s _____

Back

The outer core is liquid.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The primary component of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen, making up about 78%.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What layer of the Earth is solid and composed mainly of silicate rocks?

Back

The Earth's crust is solid and composed mainly of silicate rocks.

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