Earth Science Questions PDF

1.If Pangaea means all Earth, the \_\_\_\_ means all water/all ocean. (panthalassa) 2.What is the temperature of the crust in degrees Fahrenheit? (400-750°F) 3.In Geosphere composed of many landforms, what landforms considered as flat, elevated that rises sharply about the surrounding area. (Plateau...

1.If Pangaea means all Earth, the \_\_\_\_ means all water/all ocean. (panthalassa) 2.What is the temperature of the crust in degrees Fahrenheit? (400-750°F) 3.In Geosphere composed of many landforms, what landforms considered as flat, elevated that rises sharply about the surrounding area. (Plateaus) 4.Gneiss is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ rocks. (metamorphic) 5.Give at least 1 rock that forms when subjected to high heat and high pressure. (Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite, Slate) WELLA 1. The part of the Earth that supports life, including all living organisms and their interactions with the physical environment. BIOSPHERE 2. The variety of life on Earth, including the genetic diversity within species, the species diversity within ecosystems, and the diversity of ecosystems. BIODIVERSITY 3. Give the two types of Biomes. TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC 4. What are the three domains of organisms? DOMAIN ARCHAEA, DOMAIN BACTERIA, DOMAIN EUKARYA 5. How many years since the biosphere existed? 3.5 BILLION YEARS WILSON 1. It is a layer that comprises 75% of the atmosphere. (Troposphere) 2. The atmosphere is composed of several gases, and 78% of it is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (Nitrogen) 3. This layer of the atmosphere has the highest temperature. (Thermosphere) 4. Give one reason why the atmosphere is important to all living organisms on earth. -Blocks the harmful UV radiation from the sun through the One Layer. 5. This layer burns meteors and any other objects entering the earths atmosphere. (Mesosphere) ERICH The outgassing hypothesis suggests that Earth's water was released from the interior of the planet through \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. -Volcanic Activity When the temperature of water drops below its freezing point, water molecules form a \_\_\_\_\_\_ structure, creating a rigid and stable substance. -Crystalline The liquid state occurs within a specific temperature range from 0 degree celcius to 100 degree celcius. Give the equivalent temperature of the two in Fahrenheit. -32 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit These connects two larger bodies of water, these can be found between oceans, seas, and continents. -Strait/Straits Biggest and deepest body of water -Ocean LORE 1. The Encounter Hypothesis states the existence of an intergalactic star, also known as \_\_\_ , is a star that is not gravitationally bound to any galaxy. Answer: Rogue Star 2. According to the Nebular Hypothesis, Nebulas are made up of dust and gases, mostly \_\_\_ and \_\_\_ Answer: Hydrogen and Helium 3. Outside the orbit of Neptune, there is a doughnut-shaped region of icy bodies. It is also known as the junkyard of the remains of the formation of the Solar System. Answer: Kuiper Belt 4. \_\_\_\_\_\_ are known as the predecessors of the present-day planets. Answer: Protoplanets 5. The most accepted hypothesis on the origin/creation of the Solar System Answer: Nebular Hypothesis LAILA 1. It is the layer of the atmosphere that i of land forms. -PLATE TECTONICS 2. OZONE LAYER 3. It provides protection against the solar winds. -MAGNETISM 4. It is unique in composition and structure -ATMOSPHERE 5. It is renewable and it flows in a natural cycle - WATER