Geoscience 1st semester final

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A fault has to be __________ than the rock layers it cuts through.

Back

younger

Front

According to astronomers, what is the most likely way the moon formed?

Back

A planet sized object hit early Earth and sent Earth material into space that became the moon.

Front

Two small atoms combine to become a larger atom. What is this process called?

Back

fusion

Front

The inner 4 planets are __________.

Back

terrestrial

Front

When you look at galaxies outside the local group and they are all red shifted, what does that mean?

Back

They are all moving away from us.

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and jovian planets?

Back

Terrestrial planets are rocky, while jovian planets are gas giants.

Front

What is the process called when a planet-sized object collides with another body in space?

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Impact event.

Front

What is redshift in astronomy?

Back

Redshift is the phenomenon where light from an object is shifted to longer wavelengths, indicating it is moving away.

Front

What is the significance of the asteroid belt in our solar system?

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It separates the terrestrial planets from the jovian planets.