Geoscience Semester 1 Review (2024)

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What type of charge do electrons have?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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What happens when different elements give off light?

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Each element has a unique spectrum.

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What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called?

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The top layer of the Earth's surface is called the Crust.

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What is the process by which the sun produces energy?

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The process is referred to as nuclear Fusion.

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In a balanced atom, how do the number of protons compare to the number of electrons?

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In a balanced atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons.

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What is the Earth's outermost layer composed of?

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The Earth's outermost layer, the Crust, is composed of solid rock.

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

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The primary source of energy for the Earth is the Sun.

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What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, while the asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer beneath it.

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What is the main component of the Earth's core?

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The main component of the Earth's core is iron.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.