Earth Science Climate Day 1

Front

What is the gaseous portion of our planet called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the study of oceans and oceanic phenomena?

Back

Oceanography

Front

What is the scientific study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena, including weather and climate?

Back

Meteorology

Front

Which layer of the Earth is predominantly composed of Nickel and Iron?

Back

Core

Front

What type of crust is predominantly composed of felsic rock?

Back

Continental crust

Front

What is the solid outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

Back

Climate