Final Exam Study (Trem 1) Flashcards
What is the outermost layer of Earth
Crust
The core is mainly made up of _______
Iron and Nickel
What is the process that originate below the surface of the Earth
endogenic process
The tectonic plates move towards each other. What kind of movement is this?
Convergent
The continuous cycle, which one form of rock changed into another is called ___________
Rock cycle
What are the three layers of the Earth?
crust, mantle, core
What is the name of the supercontinent?
Pangaea
The point where river flows into lake or sea is called its: _____________
mouth
Caves formed on the rocks along the coast are the work of: ______________
Waves
It is the parental mineral of the soil.
The rock which undergoes weathering to form soil
It is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place at any given point in time.
Weather
It is the amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere.
Humidity
Humidity is low in:
Desert
What is the device used to measure rainfall?
Rain gauge
What is the largest country in Africa?
Algeria