CST Earth Science

2. The fact that Saturn is a ________ planet
5. The oldest rock layer is most likely to by the layer that is _____ the other layers
7. The least explosive volcano
9. Geothermal energy is possible where there is
11. Earthquake vibrations are detected, measured, and recorded by instruments called
14. The convergence of two continental plates would produce
16. The youngest rocks on the ocean floor are typically located near what feature?
18. What is the source of energy for the Sun
21. The planet that was formed from the light gases of the solar nebula
22. Which of the following provides evidence for plate tectonics ___-_______ topography
24. Relative cooling rates of igneous intrusive rocks can be estimated by comparing rocks

1. Scientific evidence suggests that magnesium is formed by stars during
3. Which of the following energy sources is most likely abundant due to its postion on a plate boundary
4. This extreme temperature difference is primarily due to the Moon's
6. Most of the matter in the universe consisted of these atoms
8. What is the average global temperature use of increased
10. The Ritcher scale measures which of the following earthquake characteristics
12. The driving force for surface ocean currents is
13. The most massive stars will end their lives as _________ stars
15. Which industry's water requirement is the greatest burden on California's fresh water supply
17. A rift valley is evidence of which kind of plate boundary
19. Stars begin their life cycle in a
20. When a layer of cool air at the surface of Earth is the result best known as the
22. In the Milky Way galaxy is described as a ________ galaxy
23. Ocean surface currents are created by __________ with winds