Earth Science

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the average temperature of the planets with greater distance from the Sun?
Back
Decreases with greater distance from the Sun
Answer explanation
When a planet is near the Sun it increases in average temperature. But, when a planet is far away from the Sun its average temperature decreases.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is more denser? Continental crust, Oceanic crust
Back
Oceanic crust
Answer explanation
Oceanic plates are denser than continental ones. This is because they are made of denser rocks. Oceanic plates are typically composed of basalt.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following rocks is made through fast cooling?
- Igneous rocks
- Metamorphic rocks
- Sedimentary rocks
Back
Igneous rocks
Answer explanation
The magma, called lava when molten rock erupts on the surface, cools and solidifies almost instantly when it is exposed to the relatively cool temperature of the atmosphere.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rocks cool slowly without ever reaching the surface?
Back
Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Answer explanation
Intrusive rocks, also called plutonic rocks, cool slowly without ever reaching the surface.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is believed to be the source of the earth's magnetic field?
Back
Outer Core
Answer explanation
The source of the magnetic field is the iron-rich liquid outer core of the Earth. This liquid moves in complex ways as a result of the convection of the heat deep within the core and of the rotation of the planet.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Igneous
Back
Fire-formed
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?
Back
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
Answer explanation
The geocentric model is a debunked theory that the Earth is the center of the universe, with the sun and planets revolving around it.
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