Science Semester Exam Review

What does a Geologist study

• Earth's structure, processes, and history

• Study of ancient civilizations
• Study of marine life
• Study of outer space

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Describe the earths inner core

• The Earth's inner core is a solid sphere, is heated, and is primarily made out of iron and nickel.

• The Earth's inner core is a flat disc made of plastic.
• The Earth's inner core is a hollow cavity filled with gas.
• The Earth's inner core is a liquid layer composed of water and sand.

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Drag and drop items that describe the outer core​ (select all that apply)

• Composed of iron and nickel
• Composed of oxygen and water
• Liquid
• Very hot
• Solid like a plastic-y substance

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The crust is divided into how many parts?

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Draw a diagram of the layers of the earth

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What is the THINNEST layer of the earth

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What is the earth core made of?

• The Earth's core is made of aluminum and titanium.
• The Earth's core is made of copper and zinc.
• The Earth's core is made of iron and nickel.
• The Earth's core is made of gold and silver.

Describe the lithosphere.

• The lithosphere is located in the Earth's core
• The lithosphere is made up of water and ice
• The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
• The lithosphere is a layer of the atmosphere

What significant action happens in the asthenosphere and mantle

• Plate tectonics
• Solidification
• Convection currents
• Volcanic eruptions

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Large section of the earths crust are called

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