Earth Science and Systems Quiz

The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather events occur and it is closest to the Earth's surface.

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, comprising about 78% of the total volume.

Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of limestone.

Tectonic plates move due to the heat-driven convection currents in the Earth's mantle.

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

The inner core is the deepest layer of the Earth and is composed of solid iron and nickel.

Erosion is the gradual breakdown and transportation of rocks into smaller particles, often caused by natural elements like water and wind.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth in terms of surface area.

Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas contributing to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

The Mesozoic Era is often referred to as the 'Age of Dinosaurs' when dinosaurs dominated the Earth.

The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, indicating their strength.

Ocean tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth's oceans.