test 1 review (Earth's systems)

Front

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed about 250 million years ago?

Back

Pangaea

Front

Which type of rock is most commonly found at mid-ocean ridges?

Back

Basalt

Front

What is the main component of most meteorites found on Earth?

Back

Iron and nickel

Front

Which planet’s surface provides evidence for the early history of the solar system due to its many impact craters?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which process is responsible for the recycling of Earth’s crust at convergent boundaries?

Back

Subduction

Front

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource? Coal, Oil, Solar energy, Natural gas

Back

Solar energy

Front

Which event is most likely to occur at a transform plate boundary?

Back

Earthquake

Front

Which gas is most responsible for trapping heat in Earth’s atmosphere and contributing to climate change?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

Process of fossilization

Back

Preservation of remains in sediment