Jeopardy 1210 Jeopardy Template

Measuring earth	Weathering and Erosion	Rocks and mineral	Dynamic crust	Geologic history
100 In which two earth reactions is oxygen the second most abundant element by volume Hydrosphere and troposphere	100 Which event is the best example of erosion? Rolling of a pebble along the bottom of a stream	100 Intrusive igneous rocks are characterized by coarse grained texture because they contain Large crystals	100 The innermost layer of the earth is thought to be made or solid iron. what is the name of this layer? Inner core	100 Which geologic event occurred most recently? Initial opening of the Atlantic Ocean
200 Which two elements make up the greatest percentages by mass in earths crust Oxygen and silicon	200 What agent of erosion is responsible for sitting most v shaped valleys into bedrock? Running water	200 Light colored igneous rocks are generally part of the Felsic family	200 What causes tectonic plates to move? Convection currents in the Mantel	200 When did the Jurassic period end? 144 million years ago
300 The hydrosphere covers approximately what percentage of earths lithosphere 70%	300 In which sediments is the capillary action of water greatest? Silt and sand	300 A rich that contains a fossil is most likely Sedimentary	300 What is the focus of an earthquake? The point inside the earth where the earthquake starts and energy released	300 A well was drilled in Syracuse,New York the first bedrock layer reached by the drill formed during which period? Silurian
400 Which object best represents a true scale model of the shape of the earth? A table tennis ball	400 The action of the root splitting the bedrock is an example of? Physical erosion	400 Rocks that form from the cooling of magma below the surface or kava at the surface is called Igneous Rock	400 What is the epicenter of an earthquake? The location on the surface directly above the focus	400 During which of the following geologic periods did tributes exist? Devonian
500 Which makes up the most of earth surface? The hydrosphere	500 Which of the following characteristics would be most likely remain constant when a limestone cobble is subjected to extensive abrasion Composition	500 Which sedimentary Rock may have both a chemical Origin and an organic origin Limestone	500 What is a mid ocean ridge? Underwater mountain system formed by divergent plates	500 Geologists have subdivided geologic time into periods that are based on ? Fossil evidence

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