4A Flashcards
1
Q
Our ______ are most directly caused by the earth’s tilt.
A
seasons
2
Q
The earth’s orbit is best described as a ________.
A
Ellipse
3
Q
The moon’s gravity produces ______ on the earth.
A
Tides
4
Q
_________is the study of Earths structures,materials,and processes
A
Geology
5
Q
__________once held as a fundamental principle of geology.
A
Uniformitarianism
6
Q
What is a deep-time view
A
It is an idea that the earth is ancient-billions of years old.
7
Q
_________is the study of Earths structures, material, and processes
A
Geology
8
Q
What is Uniformitarianism
A
It once held as a fundamental principle of geology.
9
Q
________is the earths solid, relatively low density outermost layer of rock
A
Crust
10
Q
_________is the boundary between the earths crust and its mantel
A
Moho
11
Q
________
A
Mantle
