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Earth Science: Geology, Weather, and Climate

Explore the dynamic processes of our home planet, from rock formations and earthquakes to weather patterns and climate change.0 takes
by @triviagang_dataUpdated 2d ago

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  • 01Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
  • 02The theory of plate tectonics explains that the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large plates. What is the primary driving force behind their movement?
  • 03Which scale is used to measure the relative hardness of minerals?
  • 04What is the outermost, solid layer of the Earth called?
  • 05In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does most weather occur?
  • 06What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
  • 07Which type of cloud is characterized by a puffy, 'cotton-like' appearance and is often associated with fair weather?
  • 08What is the name for a large, rotating storm system that forms over tropical waters and has sustained winds of at least 74 mph?
  • 09Which of the following is the most abundant greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere, responsible for most of the natural greenhouse effect?
  • 10Which major ocean current system plays a significant role in moderating the climate of Western Europe, making it warmer than other areas at similar latitudes?
  • 11What are the long-term, cyclical variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt, which are a primary driver of ice age cycles, collectively known as?
  • 12The boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally is known as what type of fault?
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