Intro to Earth Science

Which of these is NOT a branch of Earth Science?

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Astrology

• Oceanography

The study of the atmosphere and processes that produce weather and climate.

• Meteorology

• Astrology

• Oceanography

• Geology

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Includes oceans, freshwater, streams, lakes and glaciers.

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This sphere interacts will ALL other Earth's spheres.

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Mountain building is an example of what type of force?

• constructive

• destructive

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering and erosion are examples of what type of force?

• constructive

• destructive

Earth's interior heat can affect . . .

• erosion

• weathering

• mountain building

• lightning

The rigid layer of Earth made up of the crust and uppermost part of the mantle.

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which layer of Earth makes up the majority of Earth's mass?

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which layer of Earth is a solid layer of iron and nickel due to intense pressure?

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core