Study

Unit 4 Earth's resources

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • What is the largest body of saltwater on Earth?
    ocean
  • Mention natural disaster can make rapid changes to our environment
    volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
  • What do you call the very large pieces that Earth's crust and the top of the mantle are divided into?
    Plates
  • Water vapor changes directly to ice crystals
    snow
  • Identify what is indicated by each letter.
    A : Divergent, B: Convergent, C: Transform
  • What is the definition of fault?
    A break or crack in Earth's surface along which earthquakes can occur
  • In which process of the water cycle is the sun most important?
    evaporation
  • When air in the atmosphere is above freezing
    Rain
  • Where does the place underground that earthquake begin?
    Focus
  • When rain freezes on a cold surface
    Freezing Rain
  • What is a vibration in the Earth's surface caused by two plates slipping past one another?
    earthquake
  • Which part of the water cycle “makes clouds happen”?
    condensation
  • Where do earthquakes always occur?
    along a fault
  • What do you call the water that in its gas state is called?
    water vapor
  • Drops of water in clouds freeze and are coated with multiple layers of ice. Water vapor changes directly to ice crystals
    Hail
  • Rain that is frozen on its way to Earth.
    Sleet