ESS Midterm 24-25

Front

What area of Earth science examines Earth's neighbors, distant stars, and other cosmic bodies?

Back

Astronomy

Front

On a topographic map, the difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines is called ___

Back

contour interval

Front

What type of rock is formed from magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What process is responsible for the breakdown of rocks into sediments?

Back

Weathering and erosion

Front

What is the elevation in meters of point A?

Back

700 meters

Front

What is the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance?

Back

Geology

Front

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

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process by which sediment is compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock?

Back

Lithification

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the primary force driving the water cycle?

Back

Solar energy