S6E4A

When ___ __________ come into direct contact with the warm surface of the Earth, thermal energy is transferred to the ___________________.

• air molecules, atmosphere

• weather cycle, habitable

• liquid molecules, earth

• gas molecules, equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The prefex "therm," as in thermal, translates to what?

• heat

• cold

• air

• material

This type of thermal energy is transferred through circulation or movement of a liquid or gas.

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Insulation

Most thermal energy in the atmosphere is transferred by what?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Insulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As air is heated, it rises because it becomes

• less dense

• more dense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following are characteristics of oceanic crust?

• Mostly watery granite

• It makes up silicon beaches

• It is mostly basalt and comprises the ocean floor

• It is the oldest crust

Why is the Earth separated into different layers?

Answer explanation

The different densities of each layer cause them to separate and layer.

Which of the following are characteristics of continental crust?

• Continental crust is mostly granite and makes up the land we live on

• Continental crust is what makes up the ocean floor.

• Continental crust is mostly basalt.

• Continental crust has the greatest density of all types of crust.

What characteristics describe the mantle?

• The layer that makes up the entirety of the tectonic plates.

• Consists of the asthenosphere, a layer of molten rock called magma that moves the tectonic plates.

• The liquid layer responsible for Earth’s magnetic field.

• The hottest layer made of solid iron.

What happens to the temperature within Earth as the pressure increases?

Answer explanation

The temperature increases.