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Select each piece of evidence that suggests the outer core of Earth is liquid. seismic data from earthquakes Earth's magnetic field the shifting of tectonic plates the presence of active geysers the increasing rotation rate of Earth the high average density of Earth
Approximately how many feet above sea level is the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, making it unique on the NASCAR schedule?
Which one is NOT rocky? Earth Venus Mars Saturn
What does it mean that Mexico City is a primate city? t is the capital city of South America It is known for having a small population and rural economy It is home to the country's largest zoo It is the capital city of South America
Which areas of Earth experience the most precipitation? areas near the ITCZ areas near the subtropical highs areas near the polar front
Most of the rock in Joshua Tree National Park formed when magma cooled underground. True False
Death Valley is a rocky desert without sand dunes. True False
Earth has not had an ice age for approximately 10,000 years. True False
18. A contour line of 0 m, where the land meets the average ocean height, is referred to as water level lake level ocean level sea level
) THEME Cause and Effect What kinds of forces do you think act on Earth's surface to cause rockslides? SEP Develop and Use a Model How do you think geologists use models to study and make predictions about the forces acting on Earth's surface? SEP Ask Questions Reread the last paragraph . What are some othe questions that geologists might ask to better understand the role that forces play in rockslides?
Which theme of geography examines how people adapt to or change their environment? Location Movement Human-Environment Interaction Region
Complete each of the following sentences. Then, find and circle each word in the puzzle below. The hidden words may be spelled from top to bottom. bottom to top, left to right, right to left, and diagonally. Circle the words as you find them. 1. Types of features found on Earth's surface are called __ 2. The study of landforms on Earth's surface is called __ 3. The conditions in which people or animals live are known as their __ 4. To become used to something means to __ 5. High, flat land that rises above the ground around it is a __ 6. People mostly live and farm on __ 7. The landforms found between mountains and plains are __ 8. The highest landforms are __ 9. The tallest places in a mountain range are __ 10. The easiest place to get through a mountain is a __ 11. A muddy plain is a __ 12. A plain that receives little rainfall is a __ 13. Another name for a plateau is a __ 14. A plateau with very steep sides and a flat top is a __ . B A S E M D F K I G E C L N T O P O G R A P H Y P . R TUWT T L V Y A c F GNL m s w Y T U R D P k E A L QNP B s V B T A R D G F H E D C A Z x L K F M P Q o I L K A E AQ S S U A Y Z B R C A X V N T R E W E D F E P A S s A S A P D K Q U H L L S T X z A V S R m N L p w Y C G D S N A T N U O m w A T E R F A L L E F B NQ X T B K E N V RONN ENT C U A Z
Which of these is NOT true about the outer core? It has a higher temperature than the inner core. It is mostly made up of iron and nickel. It is mostly liquid. Atoms within it form a powerful magnetic field.
What is the outcome of hotspots? Formation of islands Constant volcanic eruptions Divergent boundary interaction Convergent boundary interaction
The Earth's crust and outer part of the mantle make up: The Asthenosphere The Atmosphere The Lithosphere The Inner Core
Molybdenum is used to produce strong alloys like steel. Where is half of the world's molybdenum found? United States Asia India Australia
Which surface feature was produced by crustal movements at a divergent plate boundary? San Andreas Fault Peru-Chile Trench 3 Southeast Indian Ridge Tasman Hot Spot
When a rock is altered by extreme heat and pressure, what type of rock is the result? igneous metamorphic sedimentary clastic
Which statement BEST describes how glaciers change Earth's surface? The force of strong winds causes melting ice from a glacier to form canyons. Glaciers move slowly over the land, weathering and eroding rock layers to form valleys. The continual melting and freezing of the water in glaciers forms large deltas.