Download Earth Science Unit One Study Guide Identify what earth scientists

Earth Science Unit One Study Guide
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Identify what earth scientists study.
Define earth science, and explain its importance to life and society.
Explain how interactions among the various spheres have led to
continuous changes in earth systems.
Explain the affects of underwater earthquakes.
Identify a common theory of why the dinosaurs disappeared.
Explain the interactions between the atmosphere, cryosphere,
hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
Identify and define the spheres that make up the earth system
(atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere).
Identify interactions between the spheres of the earth system.
Identify the largest sphere on the planet.
Define the greenhouse effect.
Explain how the ozone layer helps protect the earth.
Explain what we can learn from radioactive dating. (113 & 114)
Explain the changes in scientists’ estimate of the earth’s age. (113 &
114)
Identify rock layers with similar fossils as the same age. (113 & 114)
Identify which scientist developed a new model of planetary motion.
(113 & 114)
Using volcanoes as an example, explain how different earth systems
can interact.
Describe the features shown on a topographic map.
Identify how the search to explain planetary orbits exemplifies the
scientific method and use of models. (113 and 114)