36 Questions
What is the main focus of geology?
Studying the materials, structures, and crust of Earth
Which branch of Earth science studies seismic waves and earthquakes?
Geology
What does crystallography mainly deal with?
Study of crystals and their geometry
What is the primary focus of oceanography?
Studying the physical, biological, and chemical aspects of the ocean
What celestial bodies does astronomy primarily study?
Stars, galaxies, and dark matter
What does meteorology focus on?
Studying atmospheric properties and processes occurring in the Earth's lower atmosphere
What is the main focus of Earth science?
Studying the behavior of natural and physical features of our world
Which branch of science is involved in the study of meteorology?
Earth science
What does Earth science research help to solve?
Unsolved mysteries about Earth
Which field is considered a specialization within Earth science?
Meteorology
What is the study of geology concerned with?
Analysis of Earth's rocks and minerals
Which term refers to the study of Earth's oceans?
Oceanography
What are the four spheres of the Earth?
Atmosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere, and Lithosphere
Which sphere is considered biotic?
Biosphere
What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere?
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, and 0.1% other gases
Which layer of the atmosphere is the densest?
Troposphere
What is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere composed of?
Physical matter
Which sphere contains all solid land in Earth's crust?
Geosphere
What is the purpose of cyclone, heavy rain, and storm warnings?
To alert people and give them a chance to save their lives and property
What do forensic meteorologists do?
Conduct investigations and provide insights into the impact of weather on legal issues
What is the main focus of oceanographers?
Mitigating harm caused to the natural environment by human activities
What is plate tectonics?
A theory that explains how plates move around on Earth's surface
What can happen when two plates collide and press up against each other?
Giant mountain ranges can form
What is a tsunami?
Massive waves caused by earthquakes transferring energy into water
Which layer of the Earth consists of solid rock and the liquid molten rock deep beneath the Earth's crust?
Geosphere
What is the primary responsibility of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
Blocking ultraviolet radiation
Which sphere contains all the water that is found on Earth, regardless of whether it is in the solid, liquid, or gaseous state of matter?
Hydrosphere
Where can the largest animals like the blue whale be found?
Biosphere
What is unique about the biosphere compared to the other spheres?
It depends on the other three spheres to survive
In which layer of the geosphere is the temperature around 6,000 degrees celsius?
Inner core
How do clouds form in the atmosphere?
From the condensation of water vapor
What drives ocean waves and oxygenates the water?
Winds created in the atmosphere
How does lava contribute to the geosphere?
It brings nutrients up to Earth's surface
What is a direct result of interaction between winds and oceans near coastlines?
Oxygenation of water
What interaction results in rain being released from clouds?
The condensation of water vapor
How does the biosphere interact with the hydrosphere?
By supplying living organisms with water and air
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