Earth Science Test

Front

What does the suffix '-sphere' mean?

Back

It means 'globe or ball'.

Front

What does 'Geo-' refer to?

Back

It refers to 'Earth'.

Front

Why is the inner core of the Earth solid?

Back

It is solid due to the pressure from the rest of the layers.

Front

What happens at a divergent boundary?

Back

Plates pull apart.

Front

What does the prefix 'meta-' mean?

Back

It means 'change'.

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

The crust.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

Back

The mantle.

Front

What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

Back

Iron and nickel.

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.