Earth Science Topics

the breaking down of rocks and minerals on earth's surface. Often due to physical and chemical processes

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Earth System

• Surface Process

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

An Ox-bow lake is a....

• Bend in the river

• Lake left by an old meander

• Slip off slope

• River cliff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust

• inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

What layer is shown by letter A?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What layer is shown by letter B?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

Which is true about oceanic crust?

• It is thinner and less dense than continental crust.

• It is thinner and more dense than continental crust.

• It is thicker and more dense than continental crust.

• It is thicker and less dense than continental crust.

The lithosphere combines what two layers?

• Athenosphere & Crust

• Crust & Upper Mantle

• Mantle & Athenosphere

Which is true about continental crust?

• It is thinner and more dense than oceanic crust.

• It is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust.

• It is thicker and more dense than oceanic crust.

• It is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

Which layer of Earth would have the greatest density?

• upper mantle

• lower mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Scientists determine what Earth’s interior looks like by using:

• Volcanoes

• Seismic Waves

• Continental Drift

• Convection Currents