Earth Science Flashcards

Front 1

When you touch a hot pot or pan, energy moves from the pot to your hand.This is called
a.magnetic energy.
b.indirect evidence.
c.subduction.
d.heat transfer.

Back 1

d.

Front 2

Forces that shape Earth's surface by building up mountains and landmasses are called
a.constructive forces.
b.temperature and pressure.
c.destructive forces
d.seismic waves.

Back 2

a.

Front 3

Geologists study the CONSTRUCTIVE forces, such as volcanoes, that build up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface.True or False?

Back 3

True

Front 4

The outermost layer of Earth is called the MANTLE.True or False?

Back 4

False, the correct answer is the crust.

Front 5

The transfer of heat by the movement of heated fluid is called CONDUCTION.True or False?

Back 5

False, the correct answer is convection.

Front 6

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of the Earth's layers?
a.crust,outer core,inner core,mantle
b.mantle,outer core,inner core,crust
c.crust,mantle,outer core,inner core
d.outer core,inner core, crust,mantle

Back 6

c.

Front 7

Earth's inner core is
a.a dense ball of solid metal.
b.a layer of molten metal.
c.a layer of hot rock.
d.a layer of rock that forms Earth's outer skin.

Back 7

b.

Front 8

Pressure INCREASES from Earth's surface toward the center of Earth. True of False?

Back 8

True

Front 9

The transfer of energy through empty space is called
a.conduction.
b.convection.
c.radiation.
d.subduction.

Back 9

c.