Earth and Space
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How old is Earth?

  • 10.5 billion years old
  • 1.5 billion years old
  • 4.5 billion years old (correct)
  • 7.5 billion years old

    • What are the four stages of Earth's evolution mentioned in the text?

  • 1. Formation, 2. Erosion, 3. Volcanism, 4. Weathering
  • 1. Differentiation, 2. Cratering, 3. Flooding, 4. Slow surface evolution (correct)
  • 1. Accretion, 2. Eruption, 3. Erosion, 4. Subduction
  • 1. Melting, 2. Freezing, 3. Condensation, 4. Evaporation

    • Why don't we see craters on Earth like on the Moon?

  • Because Earth is further away from space debris than the Moon
  • Because Earth has a thicker atmosphere than the Moon
  • Because Earth is much older than the Moon
  • Because Earth has more geological activity than the Moon (correct)

    • What is the main reason we cannot directly see Earth's interior?

    <p>Because Earth's interior is covered by the crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the topics mentioned in the text that will be covered in this chapter?

    <p>The study of Earth's interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Earth form?

    <p>About 4.5 billion years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of Earth's evolution?

    <p>Formation, Differentiation, Cratering, Flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why don't we see craters on Earth like on the Moon?

    <p>Because Earth has more geological activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the topics mentioned in this chapter?

    <p>Plate tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do we study Earth's interior?

    <p>Through seismic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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