Earth Science Final Exam Review
Igneous rocks
Metamorphic rocks
Volcanic rocks
Sedimentary rocks
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
East Pacific Rise
The East African Rift Valley
The Andes Mountains
Seismogram
Seismograph
Richter scale
Barometer
Calculation of the earthquake magnitude
Intensity of the earthquake
Arrival time P and S waves
Measurement of the amplitude of the surface wave
Chemical
Thermal
Elastic
Mechanical
P waves
S waves
Compression waves
Surface waves
1950's
1960's
1970's
1980's
Nonrenewable
Non-polluting
Expensive
Absent at night
Air pressure decreases and density increases
Air pressure increases and density decreases
Air pressure and density increase
Air pressure decreases and density decreases
Explosive eruptions of lava and ash
Quiet eruptions of lava
Explosive eruptions of ash and cinders
Quiet eruptions that alternate with explosive eruptions
Weather forecast
Air mass
Climate
Weather system
P waves cannot pass through the core
S waves speed up in the outer core
S waves are bent downward as they travel through the outer core
S waves cannot pass through the outer core
Trenches
Mountain belts
Subduction
Mid ocean ridge
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Mid ocean ridge
Transform boundary
Elliptical
Circular
Irregular
Parabolic
Counterclockwise toward the center
Clockwise toward the center
Clockwise outward from the center
Counterclockwise outward from the center
Evaporation
Sublimation
Condensation
Deposition
Chemical burning
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Photosynthesis
Nitrogen
Helium
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Pressure
Temperature
Humidity
Petroleum
Hydro-power
Biomass
Solar Power
Humidity
Wind speed
Atmospheric pressure
Temperature
Barometer
Geiger counter
Hygrometer
Anemometer
A species whose existence or demise has a great impact on the ecosystem
An animal that is endangered
A species that is only found in China
Avalanches
Landslides
Tsunamis