Earth's Systems: Pre-assessment

Front

What is the place where the earthquake is felt on the Earth's surface called?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

Back

Melting Land Ice

Front

Glaciers form when _____?

Back

More snow falls than melts.

Front

Sediments transported by water become ____________ over time.

Back

Round and smooth.

Front

What is the name of the loop in a river channel where it winds back and forth?

Back

Meander.

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

Front

What is the primary driver of the water cycle?

Back

Solar energy.

Front

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

Back

Plate boundary.