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the geosphere consists of... Ans- the core,mantle, and crust crust Ans- outer most layer. very thin and is less than 1% of earths mass mantle Ans- its medium in density. it is 64% of earths mass core Ans- dense and hot lithosphere Ans- located in crust and mantle asthensphere, mesosphere Ans- located in mantle outer and inner core Ans- located in the core oceanic continental Ans- trenches continental continental Ans- mountain

Ocean 100 SacramentoGrilo Exam 1 with Complete Solutions science study of the physical, natural world through observations & experiments scientific method principles & empirical processes of discovery & demonstration considered characteristic of/ necessary for scientific investigation what are the steps of the scientific method? (1) observation (2) hypothesis (3) testing/experimenting (4) theory hypothesis idea proposed to explain 1 or more facts; must be testable & potentiall...

Which layer of the atmosphere contains almost all clouds and precipitation? (Select the correct answer.) Stratosphere Troposphere Mesosphere - Troposphere Which layer of the atmosphere is stable and generally devoid of significant weather? (Select the correct answer.) Stratosphere Troposphere Mesosphere - Stratosphere What is the value of sea level pressure in the standard atmosphere? (Select the correct answer.) 29.92 inches of mercury 29.92 hectopascals 1013.2 inches of mercury - 2...

geology - Study of the earth meteorology - the study of weather classify rocks -3 - sedimentary metamorphic igneous sedimentary - -compile sand, seashells, and other materials -grow in layers metamorphic - -rocks forms b/c of heat and pressure below the Earth's surface -crystals may form ignous - magma when it moves up surface therefore cooled lava form rocks richter magnitude scale - Measures the Magnitude of the earthquake three zones where earthquakes strikes the most - the pacifi...

SDSU Ocean 100 Final SacramentoGrilo Latest Version Already Passed origin of earth • Supernova: death of a star (great explosion) • Supernova happened 4.6 bya, dust and gas flattens to a disk and spins faster due to gravity and solar nebula formed. • Solar Nebula: describes formation of Earth 4.5 bya • Nebula: gas cloud origin of oceans • volcanic explosion, H2O condensed and rained down for thousands of years to create oceans • icy comets hitting earth (respon...

Oceanography 100 Final SDSU Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified How was the solar system formed? - answer-a supernova (explosion of a start when it runs out of fuel) -4.6 billion years ago how was the earth formed? - answer-a nebula made of gas and dust -was formed 4.5 billion years ago how did oceans form? - answer-A volcanic expulsion - rained for thousands of years -hit by an icy comets -volcanic out gassing and ice from comets when did life form? - answer-3.7 billion years ag...

Study Guide for SDSU Oceanography 100 Updated Questions and Answers How Old are the oceans - CORRECT ANSWER-4 billion years How were atmospheres and oceans formed - CORRECT ANSWER-outgassing and icy commets what is outgassing - CORRECT ANSWER-when volcanoes erupt and water vapor is condensed and turned into clouds and rain What are the internal Layers of earth - CORRECT ANSWER-lithosphere asthenosphere mesosphere outer core inner core Lithosphere - CORRECT ANSWER-Crust and Upper ...

The two main gases of the Earth's atmosphere are: (select two) correct answers oxygen and nitrogen This is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs? correct answers troposphere Nearly all the atmospheric mass can be found within __ of earth's surface. correct answers 30 miles The atmosphere is about __ of the earth's radius. correct answers 0.8% Which two gases are variable in our atmosphere? correct answers water vapor and methane The Northern Lights occur in the Mesos...

Earth Science Regents Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed What field focuses on understanding the components that form Earth's surface, such as rocks and minerals? Geology Which area of study involves exploring celestial bodies and phenomena beyond our planet, including stars and meteors? Astronomy Which science is concerned with weather patterns, climate, and atmospheric conditions? Meteorology What branch examines the vast majority o...

Which of the following is a factor in the Earth's atmosphere? composition electromagnetic radiation albedo geoengineering correct answers composition Which of the following atmospheric gases are derived from both natural processes and anthropogenic processes? oxygen carbon dioxide argon water vapor correct answers carbon dioxide Which of the following layers of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? mesosphere troposphere stratosphere ionosphere correct answers stratosphe...