Origin of the Earth Vocabulary

What is a cloud of gas, mostly hydrogen, that can lead to the formation of stars?

• Nebula

• Supernova

• Galaxy

• Solar System

What is a huge explosion of a large star in which heavy elements, like gold, are produced?

• Nebula

• Supernova

• Fusion

• Differentiation

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What root word means "rock"?

• Meso

• Fusion

• Litho

• Nebula

Which layer of the Earth is divided into 15 major plates that move?

• Inner Core

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is hot enough to allow the lithosphere to move above it due to its "plastic"-like nature?

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Asthenosphere

What's another name for "upper mantle"?

• Lower Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• East Dakota

• Inner Core

Which core is the solid core?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which TWO(2) elements comprise the majority of the Inner and Outer Cores?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Nickel

• Nitrogen

What is defined as the joining of low-mass atoms to produce higher-mass atoms and the release of energy?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Combustion

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is defined as the separation of magma by difference in density?

• Differentiation

• Fusion

• Distinction

• Dimensional Analysis