Earth's Structure Ch2 Ls 2

Front

How do scientists learn about the inside of Earth?

Back

rock samples from drilling and mining operations and wells

Front

The deeper you go below Earth's surface, the ______ the temperature is.

Back

hotter

Front

The deeper you go below Earth's surface, the _____ the pressure is.

Back

greater

Front

The pressure increases because of the _____ of the overlying rocks.

Back

weight

Front

Earth system that includes rocks, sand, and mountains

Back

geosphere

Front

What is an example of the geosphere? Options: Creek, Clouds, Human, Sand

Back

Sand

Front

Which sphere of the Earth includes all the solid parts of the planet, such as rocks and minerals?

Back

Geosphere

Front

The part of the Earth that is made up of all rock and soil

Back

geosphere

Front

What sphere is the mostly solid part of the Earth?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What does the prefix "geo" mean?

Back

ground