Earth system science quiz
1
Name and describe Earth's four major spheres.
2
What is the rock cycle?
3
Differentiate weathering, erosion, and deposition.
4
What are the two types of weathering?
5
How does running water affect sediments?
6
List Earth's layers from the surface inward.
7
How do we study Earth's interior?
8
What is convection in Earth's mantle?
9
What is a hot spot in geology?
10
Define relative dating in geology.
11
What are the four major Earth spheres?
12
Which rock cycle process forms sedimentary rocks?
14
Which statement describes erosion?
15
What is lithified sediment called when deposited and cemented?
16
Which rock type forms from cooling magma or lava?
17
Which rock cycle process involves heat and pressure changing rock?
18
What are the Earth’s main structural layers in order from the surface?
19
Which waves travel through solids and are slower than P-waves?
20
What is convection in the Earth’s mantle?
22
Define relative dating.
23
What does the Law of Superposition state?
24
What is an index fossil?
25
Where are fossils primarily found?
26
Approximately how old is the Earth?
27
Name the three geologic eras oldest to youngest.
28
What is sea-floor spreading and where does it occur?
29
What occurs at a subduction zone?
30
Which boundary type involves plates moving toward each other?
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