Vocabulary Quiz on Earth Science Terms

What is the definition of "agreement"?

• A process of changing from one form to another

• A mutual understanding or arrangement between parties

• The study of the Earth's physical features

• A type of rock formation

Fill in the blank: Winning the science fair was a great _______ for the team.

• geode

• achievement

• morphology

• polymorph

What does "enjoyment" mean?

• The act of taking pleasure in something

• The study of the Earth's structure

• A type of rock with a crystal interior

• The process of changing shape

A "geologist" is someone who:

• Studies the Earth's physical structure and substances

• Studies the weather and climate

• Studies the stars and planets

• Studies the history of human societies

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a rock containing a cavity lined with crystals or other mineral matter.

• geode

• geography

• geothermal

• metamorphosis

What is "geography"?

• The study of the Earth's physical features and human activity

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of living organisms

• The study of chemical reactions

Fill in the blank: _______ energy is heat derived from the Earth's interior.

• Morphology

• Geothermal

• Polymorph

• Metamorphosis

What does "polymorph" mean?

• A substance that can exist in more than one form or crystal structure

• A type of rock formation

• A process of changing from one form to another

• A study of the Earth's surface

Fill in the blank: The study of the form and structure of organisms is called _______.

• morphology

• geode

• agreement

• enjoyment

What is "metamorphosis"?

• The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages

• The study of the Earth's physical features

• A mutual understanding or arrangement between parties

• A type of rock with a crystal interior