Earth & Space Science Final Exam (B)

Front

What is the hardest known mineral?

Back

Diamond

Front

What is the process that lays down sediment in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

In which model is the Sun the center of the solar system?

Back

Heliocentric model

Front

What happens if a volcano’s magma is high in silica?

Back

The volcano will probably erupt explosively.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down by weather?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock