12 Questions
What process forms Igneous Rocks?
Cooling and solidification of magma or lava
How is a mineral identified?
Through hardness, streak, effervescence, magnetism, density
What is the primary composition of Petroleum?
Carbon chemically bonded with hydrogen and other elements
Which source of energy uses Earth's natural heat?
Geothermal energy
What is the primary factor contributing to the breakdown of materials during Weathering?
Wind, water, air, heat, plants
Which type of waste includes items like waste tires, scrap metal, latex paints?
Industrial waste
How does the Atmosphere interact with the Hydrosphere?
Via processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
What is the process where Earth materials change back and forth among magma, igneous rocks, sediments, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks called?
The rock cycle
How does the Biosphere influence the Atmosphere?
Via oxygen or CO2 emissions
What is the process of rocks exposed to high temperatures and melting to produce magma called?
Melting
What happens during Lithification?
Sediment turns into rock
What is the process called when transportation energy decreases, and water, wind, and ice deposit their sediment?
Deposition
Test your knowledge on how the Earth's atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere interact with each other to sustain life on our planet. Explore the processes and relationships between these essential components.
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