Earth Science Final Exam Review

Front

Small rocky bodies that are thought to be leftover remnants of the formation of the solar system are called __________.

Back

Asteroids

Front

Air pressure varies slightly over the Earth's surface, and variations in pressure are responsible for the changes in _____________________.

Back

Weather

Front

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Back

Wind

Front

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

Back

Carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor

Front

Sedimentary rocks are _____.

Back

Often parts of other rocks.

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by weathering?

Back

Erosion

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic