Earth Science Final Exam REVIEW (Ms. Liventseva)

Front

What type of galaxy is shaped like a flattened disk with spiral arms?

Back

Spiral Galaxy

Front

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What is the largest section of the geological time scale called?

Back

Eon

Front

Between which two planets is the asteroid belt located?

Back

Mars & Jupiter

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way

Front

What is the term for a celestial body that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

Front

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the name of the layer of Earth that is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core