Lecture 10: Introduction to Earth Structure and Energetics
... • Conduction: transfer of kinetic energy by atomic vibration. Cannot occur in a vacuum. For a given volume, heat is conducted away faster if the enclosing surface area is larger. • Convection: movement of material having contrasting T T’ss from one place to another. T differences give rise to densit ...
... • Conduction: transfer of kinetic energy by atomic vibration. Cannot occur in a vacuum. For a given volume, heat is conducted away faster if the enclosing surface area is larger. • Convection: movement of material having contrasting T T’ss from one place to another. T differences give rise to densit ...
Section 1: Earth: A Unique Planet
... from Earth’s center. Weight and Location • Because the distance between Earth’s surface and its center is greater at the equator than at the poles, the weight of an object at the equator is about 0.3% less than its weight at the North Pole. ...
... from Earth’s center. Weight and Location • Because the distance between Earth’s surface and its center is greater at the equator than at the poles, the weight of an object at the equator is about 0.3% less than its weight at the North Pole. ...
Unit 2: Earth`s Systems
... Ocean currents regulate the climates on the lands they flow near. The Biosphere is is made up of the uppermost part of the geosphere, most of the hydrosphere, and the lower part of the atmosphere. Earth is a closed system, energy enters and leaves the system but matter does not. ...
... Ocean currents regulate the climates on the lands they flow near. The Biosphere is is made up of the uppermost part of the geosphere, most of the hydrosphere, and the lower part of the atmosphere. Earth is a closed system, energy enters and leaves the system but matter does not. ...
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... Insights from: cosmochemistry, geochemistry, thermodynamics, mineral physics, petrology, Hf-W isotopes (formation age) How well do we know some elements? ...
... Insights from: cosmochemistry, geochemistry, thermodynamics, mineral physics, petrology, Hf-W isotopes (formation age) How well do we know some elements? ...
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... on the physical properties of each layer. -The lithosphere is the solid, outer layer of the Earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle. -It is a cool, rigid layer that is 15 km to 300 km thick and is divided into huge pieces called ...
... on the physical properties of each layer. -The lithosphere is the solid, outer layer of the Earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle. -It is a cool, rigid layer that is 15 km to 300 km thick and is divided into huge pieces called ...
Earth Layers Notes
... Ask students to tell you the different layers, without looking at their notes—perhaps you could add a slide onto the PowerPoint where the answers appear with a click on a picture of the layers of the Earth. ...
... Ask students to tell you the different layers, without looking at their notes—perhaps you could add a slide onto the PowerPoint where the answers appear with a click on a picture of the layers of the Earth. ...
Catastrophic Events
... a. How did you discover the internal structure of the object you chose? b. How does the structure of this object compare with that of objects other students brought to class? c. How did you use diagrams and labels to show the structure of the object you chose? 2. Look closely at the items your teach ...
... a. How did you discover the internal structure of the object you chose? b. How does the structure of this object compare with that of objects other students brought to class? c. How did you use diagrams and labels to show the structure of the object you chose? 2. Look closely at the items your teach ...
Structures of the Earth
... • The Earth’s Crust ranks last (4th) in DENSITY as it is the LEAST dense layer of the Earth • The Crust is composted of the Crustal Plates & Ocean Basin Plates • It also contains the Athenosphere & Lithosphere ...
... • The Earth’s Crust ranks last (4th) in DENSITY as it is the LEAST dense layer of the Earth • The Crust is composted of the Crustal Plates & Ocean Basin Plates • It also contains the Athenosphere & Lithosphere ...
SHS Core Earth Science CG
... 1. geologic processes that occur on the surface of the Earth such as weathering, erosion, mass wasting, and sedimentation (include the role of ocean basins in the formation of sedimentary rocks) 2. geologic processes that occur within the Earth ...
... 1. geologic processes that occur on the surface of the Earth such as weathering, erosion, mass wasting, and sedimentation (include the role of ocean basins in the formation of sedimentary rocks) 2. geologic processes that occur within the Earth ...
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... Depth of Knowledge Level 1 5. During each orbit around the sun, the Earth A. changes the angle of axial tilt and orientation. B. alternates toward and away from the sun. C. maintains a consistent tilt and orientation. D. maintains a consistent distance from the sun. 6. The Earth is tilted on its axi ...
... Depth of Knowledge Level 1 5. During each orbit around the sun, the Earth A. changes the angle of axial tilt and orientation. B. alternates toward and away from the sun. C. maintains a consistent tilt and orientation. D. maintains a consistent distance from the sun. 6. The Earth is tilted on its axi ...
EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC, OCEAN AND PLANETARY SCIENCES
... Earth went around the sun but did not rotate. period of rotation and revolution were equal period of rotation was half that of the period of revolution period of rotation was twice that of the period of revolution. ...
... Earth went around the sun but did not rotate. period of rotation and revolution were equal period of rotation was half that of the period of revolution period of rotation was twice that of the period of revolution. ...
Quiz Maker - Geneva 304
... 11. What metamorphic rock would you get if you metamorphosed sandstone? …Limestone? …Shale? 12. Rocks are classified based on what two main characteristics? ...
... 11. What metamorphic rock would you get if you metamorphosed sandstone? …Limestone? …Shale? 12. Rocks are classified based on what two main characteristics? ...
Earth & Layers
... layers. This is because lighter materials tend to float up, while heavier materials sink. • Earth’s layers are made of different physical mixtures of elements. This means that the layers have different compositions. • Temperature, pressure, and density are the three things that increase as you go in ...
... layers. This is because lighter materials tend to float up, while heavier materials sink. • Earth’s layers are made of different physical mixtures of elements. This means that the layers have different compositions. • Temperature, pressure, and density are the three things that increase as you go in ...
- gst boces
... A sphere is the best model of Earth’s shape (Earth “appears” round). Its real shape is an oblate spheroid. Altitude (angle of how high in sky) of Polaris = your northern hemisphere latitude. Polaris is at the horizon at the equator (0), directly above your head at the North Pole (90) Latit ...
... A sphere is the best model of Earth’s shape (Earth “appears” round). Its real shape is an oblate spheroid. Altitude (angle of how high in sky) of Polaris = your northern hemisphere latitude. Polaris is at the horizon at the equator (0), directly above your head at the North Pole (90) Latit ...
The Quran on Mountains DOC
... mountains work as stabilizers for the earth. This knowledge about the role of mountains as stabilizers for the earth has just begun to be understood in the framework of plate tectonics since the late 1960’s. 5 Could anyone during the time of the Prophet Muhammad have known of the true shape of mount ...
... mountains work as stabilizers for the earth. This knowledge about the role of mountains as stabilizers for the earth has just begun to be understood in the framework of plate tectonics since the late 1960’s. 5 Could anyone during the time of the Prophet Muhammad have known of the true shape of mount ...
3 - Greene ESC
... Earth. This includes demonstrating an understanding of the composition of the universe, the solar system and Earth. In addition, it includes understanding the properties and the interconnected nature of Earth’s systems, processes that shape Earth and Earth’s history. Students also demonstrate an und ...
... Earth. This includes demonstrating an understanding of the composition of the universe, the solar system and Earth. In addition, it includes understanding the properties and the interconnected nature of Earth’s systems, processes that shape Earth and Earth’s history. Students also demonstrate an und ...
History of geodesy
Geodesy (/dʒiːˈɒdɨsi/), also named geodetics, is the scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth. The history of geodesy began in antiquity and blossomed during the Age of Enlightenment.Early ideas about the figure of the Earth held the Earth to be flat (see flat earth), and the heavens a physical dome spanning over it. Two early arguments for a spherical Earth were that lunar eclipses were seen as circular shadows which could only be caused by a spherical Earth, and that Polaris is seen lower in the sky as one travels South.