In the diagram of the Earth's Interior, which part drives the movement of the plates?
In the diagram of the Earth's Interior, which part drives the movement of the plates?
On this "test" you will earn 100% for completing all 21 questions, it doesn't matter if you choose the correct answer. If you are not sure about a question, "I don't know yet," is an answer choice that you can select.
As we go through the trimester and you learn about these concepts, I will monitor your growth and progress. Since you may already know some information about Earth science, we have designed this pre-test to help us determine where you are starting.
Try your best, and don't be afraid to say "I don't know yet." 😄
In the diagram of the Earth's Interior, which part drives the movement of the plates?
What process occurs within the Earth that causes the plates to move?
What is a Seismograph?
How can you use seismograph data to learn more about an earthquake? (It is okay to put I don't know)
The diagram below represents a cross section of the Earth's crust showing rock units and a fault. The rock layers are not overturned.
Which rock unit is the youngest?
A balloon carrying weather instruments is released at the Earth's surface and rises through the troposphere. As the balloon rises, what will the instruments generally indicate?
Which of the following was a major source of atmospheric oxygen?
The primary cause of winds is the
Which is the best example of physical weathering
Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback loop?
Match the sphere to the example of what occurs in it.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Cryosphere | arrow_right_alt | Fresh and Saltwater |
Biosphere | arrow_right_alt | Air surrounding the Earth |
Hydrosphere | arrow_right_alt | Land and Earth's interior |
Atmosphere | arrow_right_alt | Naturally occuring ice |
Geosphere | arrow_right_alt | Living organisms |
Match the sphere to what occurs within it.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Geosphere | arrow_right_alt | Orcas |
Atmosphere | arrow_right_alt | Lake Chelan |
Biosphere | arrow_right_alt | Glaciers |
Cryosphere | arrow_right_alt | The air we breath |
Hydrosphere | arrow_right_alt | Mt. Rainier |
The spheres are closely connected and a change in one can often result in a change in one or more of the other spheres. These are called interactions.
Select two of the spheres (Bio, Geo, Hydro, Cryo and Atmo), and tell me an interaction that occurs between these two spheres. (An interaction is where one affects the other).
Describe how the interaction you picked above occurs (in detail).
Complete the sequence below, so it is showing an example of a positive feedback loop.
Decreasing temperature ➜increase in ice cover ➜increase in reflection of sunlight ➜
At which location on the map below would severe thunderstorms be most likely to occur?
Which process changes a metamorphic rock to a sedimentary rock?
Match the type of boundary with the correct plate movement.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Continental-Continental Convergence | arrow_right_alt | Plates moving away from each other, forming a spreading center ridge. |
Divergent | arrow_right_alt | Subduction where one plate slides under the other, forming a trench and volcanic mountain ranges. |
Transform | arrow_right_alt | Collision where the plates smash into each other and rise up into a mountain range. |
Oceanic-Continental Convergence | arrow_right_alt | Two plates sliding against each other, either horizontaly or vertically, forming large fault lines. |
Which gas in the atmosphere protects living things from ultraviolet light?
What is one reason mammals didn't exist until 200 million years ago, even though fossil evidence supports that life existed on Earth up to 3.8 billion years ago?
Which of the folowing is an example of the biosphere and the hydrosphere interacting?