WGU C165– Integrated Physical Sciences – Unit 5 – Key Concepts & Quizlet Essentials

WGU C165



WGU C165– Integrated Physical Sciences – Unit 5 –
Key Concepts & Quizlet Essentials


Order of Earth's Layers (Inside to Out) - ANSWER ✔ - Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust




What is the thickest layer of the Earth?


a) Inner Core
b) Outer Core
c) Mantle

d) Crust - ANSWER ✔ - c) Mantle


What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?


a) Inner Core
b) Outer Core
c) Mantle

d) Crust - ANSWER ✔ - d) Crust


Physical or chemical breakdown of rock or soil - ANSWER ✔ - Weathering


All of the following contribute to weathering EXCEPT __________.


a) Acid Rain
b) Water

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c) Evaporation

d) Tree Roots - ANSWER ✔ - c) Evaporation


In which of the following environments would you expect to see the most wind erosion?


a) Forest
b) Barren Desert
c) Grassland

d) Ocean - ANSWER ✔ - b) Barren Desert


Which of the following conditions are necessary for sand dune formation? Select all that apply.


a) An Obstacle
b) Vegetation
c) Loose Sand

d) Wind - ANSWER ✔ - a) An Obstacle
c) Loose Sand
d) Wind


Match each feature with the process or processes that formed it.


Water Erosion


a) River Valley
b) Delta
c) Sand Dune

d) River Meander - ANSWER ✔ - a) River Valley


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