Earth Science Midterm Review

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What is the largest layer of the Earth's internal structure?

Back

The Mantle is the largest layer of the Earth's internal structure.

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Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?

Back

Surface Waves cause the worst damage during an earthquake.

Front

What are the three main requirements for a geyser to form?

Back

Heat source, Water, and Constriction are required for a geyser to form.

Front

What is the primary source of energy that heats the ocean?

Back

The Sun is the primary source of energy that heats the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Why was the Continental Drift Theory initially not accepted by scientists?

Back

Scientists did not know the force responsible for moving the continents.

Front

What is the definition of the Lithosphere?

Back

The Lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What are P-Waves and how do they travel?

Back

P-Waves (Primary Waves) are seismic waves that compress and expand the material they travel through, moving through solids and liquids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are S-Waves and how do they differ from P-Waves?

Back

S-Waves (Secondary Waves) are seismic waves that move the ground up and down or side to side and can only travel through solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

Back

The Sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and ocean currents, influencing the Earth's climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the definition of a tectonic plate?

Back

A tectonic plate is a massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere and moves over the semi-fluid asthenosphere.