Term One Review

Remember, a system is a group of parts the work together as a whole. For any system to work there needs to be a constant flow of energy.

Where does the energy that drives Earth’s system come from?

The four main spheres of Earth are the ______, _______, ______, and ______.

Which sphere does a fish belong to?

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

How is weathering different from erosion?

Geologists have used two main types of evidence to learn about Earth's interior: _________ evidence from rock samples and __________ evidence from seismic waves. (This question has two answers. Separate the words using a comma)

List the five properties necessary for a substance to be a mineral.

What are the three main groups of rocks?

State the hypothesis of Continental Drift.

What does the theory of Plate Tectonics state?