Earth Space

Front

Which type of volcano is the least explosive?

Back

shield volcano

Front

What is a volcanic mountain that never rises above sea level called?

Back

seamount

Front

During a geography class, Daniel learned that most ocean currents moving from the equator toward the poles are __________ currents. What type of currents are these?

Back

warm

Front

The San Andreas Fault, a result of horizontal shear, is a __________ fault.

Back

strike-slip

Front

During a science experiment, Aria observes that when sea water starts to freeze, the salt is __________, leaving the surrounding water __________.

Back

expelled, saltier

Front

What drives thermohaline circulation in the global ocean conveyor belt?

Back

Salinity and temperature

Front

What is anything that has mass and volume?

Back

matter

Front

Which seismic wave will cause the most damage?

Back

surface wave

Front

Area of the ocean that contains most of the ocean's water but has very little marine life.

Back

open ocean

Front

What field of study explores how physical, chemical, and biological elements of the environment interact and affect living organisms?

Back

Environmental Science