Earth Science Virginia SOL

Front

Which map shows the elevations of an area of Earth's surface using contour lines? Options: landform map, topographical map, relief map

Back

topographical map

Front

The layers of gases that surround Earth.

Back

atmosphere

Front

It is the nearly melted layer of hot rock below Earth's crust.

Back

mantle

Front

What is the liquid layer of iron and nickel below Earth's mantle?

Back

outer core

Front

It is made of a solid layer of nickel and iron in the center of the Earth.

Back

Earth's inner core

Front

What are underwater mountain ranges called?

Back

mid-ocean ridges

Front

What is the deepest part of the ocean floor? Options: trench, fjord, crustal crease

Back

trench

Front

What are underwater mountains that rise above the water level?

Back

seamounts

Front

What is the sharp drop off of land near a continent?

Back

continental slope

Front

What appears to have occurred at the area labeled B?

Back

Sediment was deposited on level ground that later tilted.