Tags Geology Earth Sciences Plate Tectonics Science Earthquakes

Animals & Plants Arts & Entertainment Auto Beauty & Health Books and Literature Business Electronics Engineering & Technology Food & Drink History Hobbies Jobs & Education Law & Government Math People & Society Science Social Studies Sports Travel & Places

Geology

Velma Romaguera ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 2y ago

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

No Reviews

Leave the first rating

Term1/16

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

Definition1/16

mantle

Term1/16

What state is Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park located in

Definition1/16

Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming.

Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

Term1/16

Winding ridges of sand and small bits of gravel formed from the outwash of a melting glacier are called

Definition1/16

eskers

Term1/16

What percent of the earth's available water is fresh water

Definition1/16

Term1/16

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

Definition1/16

oceanic crust

Term1/16

The lower layer of the mantle is composed of this material

Definition1/16

The lower mantle's chemical composition includes silicon, magnesium, and oxygen. Most likely, it probably also contains some iron, calcium, and aluminum

The material at these depths is often referred to as the "post-perovskite" phase which is the high-pressure form of magnesium silicate (MgSiO3).

Term1/16

Three of the four layers of this part of this crust are igneous material

Definition1/16

Oceanic Crust

Term1/16

Stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern floor due to the deposit of minerals over time

Definition1/16

false

Term1/16

Allows precipitation to slowly pass through and form groundwater reserves

Definition1/16

semipermeable

Term1/16

Mid-ocean ridges are actually underwater mountain ranges

Definition1/16

true

Term1/16

What layer of the earth composes 80 percent of the lithosphere's volume

Definition1/16

mantle.

Term1/16

It separates the mantle and the crust

Definition1/16

The Mohorovicic Discontinuity, generally referred to as the Moho, where seismic waves increase in velocity.

Term1/16

Choose the category that best fits the example river

Definition1/16

moving surface water

Term1/16

Sea mountains are volcanic mountains located on the ocean floor

Definition1/16

true!!!!!!!!!!!!

Term1/16

What is the best definition of job shadowing

Definition1/16

a period of time during which a new employee follows current employees as they perform their jobs

Term1/16

This instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

Definition1/16

Seismometer

🥳

Great job!

You studied all the cards in this guide.

Rate this guide:

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Rate this Study Guide:

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Cards in this guide (16)

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

mantle

What state is Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park located in

Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming.

Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

Winding ridges of sand and small bits of gravel formed from the outwash of a melting glacier are called

eskers

What percent of the earth's available water is fresh water

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

oceanic crust

The lower layer of the mantle is composed of this material

The lower mantle's chemical composition includes silicon, magnesium, and oxygen. Most likely, it probably also contains some iron, calcium, and aluminum

The material at these depths is often referred to as the "post-perovskite" phase which is the high-pressure form of magnesium silicate (MgSiO3).

Three of the four layers of this part of this crust are igneous material

Oceanic Crust

Stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern floor due to the deposit of minerals over time

false

Allows precipitation to slowly pass through and form groundwater reserves

semipermeable

Mid-ocean ridges are actually underwater mountain ranges

true

What layer of the earth composes 80 percent of the lithosphere's volume

mantle.

It separates the mantle and the crust

The Mohorovicic Discontinuity, generally referred to as the Moho, where seismic waves increase in velocity.

Choose the category that best fits the example river

moving surface water

Sea mountains are volcanic mountains located on the ocean floor

true!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is the best definition of job shadowing

a period of time during which a new employee follows current employees as they perform their jobs

This instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

Seismometer

Related study guides

Geology

14 cards

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

This material is found only in the continental crust

➡️

See all cards

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

No Reviews

Geology

14 cards

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

This material is found only in the continental crust

➡️

See all cards

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

No Reviews

Plate Tectonics

13 cards

The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

Approximately what fraction of a person's body weight is composed of water

➡️

See all cards

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

No Reviews

Earthquakes

9 cards

Upwellings are special ocean currents that are

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

An earthquake that was rated 3 on the Richter scale would be

This type of volcano has not erupted for a long time and may or may not erupt again

➡️

See all cards

5.0

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

1 Review

Earth Sciences

13 cards

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

At this type of boundary magma rises to the surface and new crust is formed

The location on the surface of the earth immediately above the origin of a fault is called

This is also known as a constructive boundary

➡️

See all cards

5.0

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

1 Review

Geology

Rate this Study Guide:

Geology

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

This material is found only in the continental crust

Geology

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

This material is found only in the continental crust

Plate Tectonics

The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

Approximately what fraction of a person's body weight is composed of water

Earthquakes

Upwellings are special ocean currents that are

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

An earthquake that was rated 3 on the Richter scale would be

This type of volcano has not erupted for a long time and may or may not erupt again

Earth Sciences

The Moho is found directly above this layer of the lithosphere

At this type of boundary magma rises to the surface and new crust is formed

The location on the surface of the earth immediately above the origin of a fault is called

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Resources

Top Categories

Product

Company