Final Exam Study (Trem 1) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the outermost layer of Earth

A

Crust

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2
Q

The core is mainly made up of _______

A

Iron and Nickel

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3
Q

What is the process that originate below the surface of the Earth

A

endogenic process

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4
Q

The tectonic plates move towards each other. What kind of movement is this?

A

Convergent

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5
Q

The continuous cycle, which one form of rock changed into another is called ___________

A

Rock cycle

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6
Q

What are the three layers of the Earth?

A

crust, mantle, core

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7
Q

What is the name of the supercontinent?

A

Pangaea

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8
Q

The point where river flows into lake or sea is called its: _____________

A

mouth

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9
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Caves formed on the rocks along the coast are the work of: ______________

A

Waves

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10
Q

It is the parental mineral of the soil.

A

The rock which undergoes weathering to form soil

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11
Q

It is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place at any given point in time.

A

Weather

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12
Q

It is the amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere.

A

Humidity

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13
Q

Humidity is low in:

A

Desert

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14
Q

What is the device used to measure rainfall?

A

Rain gauge

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15
Q

What is the largest country in Africa?

A

Algeria

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16
Q

How many countries are there in Africa?

A

54 countries

17
Q

What is made up of matter, like gases, water vapor and dirt particles, and thus, it has weight?

A

Atmosphere

18
Q

What is the device used to measure temperature?

A

Thermometer

19
Q

How does altitude affect atmospheric temperature?

A

As altitude increases, the amount of gas molecules in the air decreases

20
Q

It is the highest peak in Africa.

A

Mt Kilimanjaro