Earth and Space midterm

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun.

Front

What is a trace fossil?

Back

A trace fossil shows evidence of an organism's movement or behavior.

Front

What are the two types of body waves?

Back

P waves and S waves.

Front

What are the three main layers of Earth's interior?

Back

Crust, mantle, core.

Front

What is convection?

Back

A type of heat transfer that happens in fluids.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the Earth's core?

Back

The innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.

Front

What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

Back

P waves are primary waves that compress and expand, while S waves are secondary waves that move up and down.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the Earth's climate?

Back

The Sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and climate.