Earth Science Final Exam

Earth Science Final Exam

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Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Epoch

Back

A segment of geologic time that is longer than an age, but shorter than a period.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mid-ocean ridge

Back

An elevated region with a central valley on an ocean floor at the boundary between two diverging tectonic plates where new crust forms from upwelling magma.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lithosphere

Back

The top part of the mantle along with the crust.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Main Sequence

Back

The classification in which a star spends most of its life.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Volcano

Back

A mountain or hill having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas can erupt.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tectonic Plates

Back

Massive slabs of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological activity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Seafloor Spreading

Back

The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and older crust is pushed away.

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