Earth Systems Unit 1

Which branch of earth science involves the analysis of earthquake waves?

• astronomy

• meteorology

• sedimentology

• seismology

In what branch of earth science is ancient life studied?

• climatology

• meteorology

• paleontology

• volcanology

Which is not a reason the earth science is different than other sciences?

• it draws from other sciences

• it has a consideration of time

• it has a global perspective

• it is not a true science

Based on Solar Nebular Hypothesis, which occurred first?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

Which theory describes the beginning of the universe?

• big bang

• catastrophism

• solar nebula

• uniformitarianism

Which theory describes the creation of a solar system?

• big bang

• catastrophism

• solar nebula

• uniformitarianism

Approximately, how old is our solar system?

• 5 million years old

• 5 billion years old

• 14 million years old

• 14 billion years old

Approximately, how long ago did the big bang occur?

• 5 million years old

• 5 billion years old

• 14 million years old

• 14 billion years old

Which is the main heat source that contributed to the formation of Earth's layers?

• convection

• hot spots

• radioactive decay

• seismic waves

Which two elements are commonly found in the crust?

• iron and nickel

• iron and silicon

• oxygen and silicon

• oxygen and nickel