Earth Science Test 1

Question 1

Geology

Answer 1

The study of the solid parts of Earth and their processes

Question 2

Oceanography

Answer 2

The study of the ocean, its properties, and its contents

Question 3

Meteorology

Answer 3

The study of Earth’s atmosphere, esp. in relation to weather and climate

Question 4

Astronomy

Answer 4

The study of the universe

Question 5

Lithosphere

Answer 5

The solid, outer layer of Earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle

Question 6

Asthenosphere

Answer 6

The solid, plastic layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere that flows very slowly

Question 7

Mesosphere

Answer 7

The lower part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and outer core

Question 8

Atmosphere

Answer 8

A mixture of gases surrounding a planet or moon

Question 9

Hydrosphere

Answer 9

The part of Earth that is water

Question 10

Geosphere

Answer 10

The mostly solid, rocky part of earth

Question 11

Biosphere

Answer 11

The part of Earth where life exists

Question 12

Latitude

Answer 12

The angular distance north or south from the equator

Question 13

Longitude

Answer 13

The angular distance east or west of the prime meridian