Earth Science - Issaquah Connect
... • Plate tectonics is the concept that the outer surface of the Earth is made of large plates of crust and outer mantle that are slowly moving over the surface of the liquid outer mantle. – Heat from the Earth causes the slow movement. – Plates are pulling apart in some areas, and colliding in others ...
... • Plate tectonics is the concept that the outer surface of the Earth is made of large plates of crust and outer mantle that are slowly moving over the surface of the liquid outer mantle. – Heat from the Earth causes the slow movement. – Plates are pulling apart in some areas, and colliding in others ...
Plate tectonics assessment
... The inner core is the __________ of the Earth. It is made of solid iron and nickel. This is the _______________ part of the Earth with temperatures of around _________°C. The outer core is made up of liquid iron and nickel. The _______________ is the largest section of the Earth and is made up of __ ...
... The inner core is the __________ of the Earth. It is made of solid iron and nickel. This is the _______________ part of the Earth with temperatures of around _________°C. The outer core is made up of liquid iron and nickel. The _______________ is the largest section of the Earth and is made up of __ ...
L1: Continental Drift and Layers of the Earth Goals: to describe the
... Refer to BC Science Connections page 277 for the answers to the following: EARTH’S COMPOSITION The circle below represents a cross-section of Earth. Draw and label Earth’s various layers. Define them in your own words. Vocabulary: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core. outer core: ...
... Refer to BC Science Connections page 277 for the answers to the following: EARTH’S COMPOSITION The circle below represents a cross-section of Earth. Draw and label Earth’s various layers. Define them in your own words. Vocabulary: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core. outer core: ...
Layers of Earth
... • No one has been to the center of the Earth • We use information gathered from seismic waves (produced by earthquakes) to learn about the core of the Earth P-Wave shadow zone From the lack of S waves (which can’t pass through liquids) and a great slowing of the P wave velocity (by about 40%) it was ...
... • No one has been to the center of the Earth • We use information gathered from seismic waves (produced by earthquakes) to learn about the core of the Earth P-Wave shadow zone From the lack of S waves (which can’t pass through liquids) and a great slowing of the P wave velocity (by about 40%) it was ...
World Geography
... • Due to plate tectonics, the physical features of the planet are constantly changing. Internal Forces of Change Plate tectonics is responsible for folding, lifting, bending, and breaking parts of the Earth’s surface. • Mountains are formed when: – giant continental plates collide – a sea plate coll ...
... • Due to plate tectonics, the physical features of the planet are constantly changing. Internal Forces of Change Plate tectonics is responsible for folding, lifting, bending, and breaking parts of the Earth’s surface. • Mountains are formed when: – giant continental plates collide – a sea plate coll ...
The Dynamic Crust Topic 4 Topic 12 in Review Book
... The earth’s core is divided into two parts. Because s-waves cannot pass through the outer core, it cannot be a solid nor a gas; therefore it is believed to be a liquid Because of the great pressure as well as the increase in p-wave velocity, the inner core is believed to be solid The crust is divide ...
... The earth’s core is divided into two parts. Because s-waves cannot pass through the outer core, it cannot be a solid nor a gas; therefore it is believed to be a liquid Because of the great pressure as well as the increase in p-wave velocity, the inner core is believed to be solid The crust is divide ...
Seafloor spreading - Gwen
... • Seafloor spreading: divergent boundaries • Earth’s magnetic field ...
... • Seafloor spreading: divergent boundaries • Earth’s magnetic field ...
Planetary Configurations
... The Earth's surface absorbs energy from sunlight and then radiates about as much energy back into space. The best proof you can offer for this fact is that the average surface temperature on Earth is ...
... The Earth's surface absorbs energy from sunlight and then radiates about as much energy back into space. The best proof you can offer for this fact is that the average surface temperature on Earth is ...
Plate Boundaries and Earthquake Science
... extends from the asthenosphere/lithosphere boundary (Moho) down to the outer core 2900 km some indirect sampling when material (called kimberlites) is brought to the surface from very deep rooted, explosive volcanoes most information comes from seismic profiles ...
... extends from the asthenosphere/lithosphere boundary (Moho) down to the outer core 2900 km some indirect sampling when material (called kimberlites) is brought to the surface from very deep rooted, explosive volcanoes most information comes from seismic profiles ...
The Age of the Earth Motions in the Earth`s Interior
... " Heat generated by radioactive decay in the Earth creates movement of rock " This movement of material is called convection " Convection occurs because hotter material will be less dense than its cooler surroundings and consequently will rise while cooler material sinks ! Convection in the Earth’s ...
... " Heat generated by radioactive decay in the Earth creates movement of rock " This movement of material is called convection " Convection occurs because hotter material will be less dense than its cooler surroundings and consequently will rise while cooler material sinks ! Convection in the Earth’s ...
How are the crust, mantle, core alike
... 2. What is a tectonic plate? 3. What powers the movement of the tectonic plates? Tell where this force is and how it works? 4. What are seismic waves? 5. Why do seismic waves travel at different speeds in the lithosphere, Asthenosphere, mantle outer core and inner core? 6. What is the theory of cont ...
... 2. What is a tectonic plate? 3. What powers the movement of the tectonic plates? Tell where this force is and how it works? 4. What are seismic waves? 5. Why do seismic waves travel at different speeds in the lithosphere, Asthenosphere, mantle outer core and inner core? 6. What is the theory of cont ...
Earth Science S5E1a (EarthScienceS5E1a)
... C. by tidal waves D. by wind erosion 2. A moving portion of Earth's crust and upper mantle is called a A. fault. B. fold. C. plate. D. ridge. 3. What causes earthquakes? A. energy being released when crustal plates move B. energy from a hurricane or tornado C. energy that builds up inside a volcanic ...
... C. by tidal waves D. by wind erosion 2. A moving portion of Earth's crust and upper mantle is called a A. fault. B. fold. C. plate. D. ridge. 3. What causes earthquakes? A. energy being released when crustal plates move B. energy from a hurricane or tornado C. energy that builds up inside a volcanic ...
Lecture - faculty
... The Earth's surface absorbs energy from sunlight and then radiates about as much energy back into space. The best proof you can offer for this fact is that the average surface temperature on Earth is ...
... The Earth's surface absorbs energy from sunlight and then radiates about as much energy back into space. The best proof you can offer for this fact is that the average surface temperature on Earth is ...
Constructive and Destructive Landforms
... Air and water often cause this. Oxidation (rust) and acid rain. ...
... Air and water often cause this. Oxidation (rust) and acid rain. ...
Thursday-Chapter 10: Global Climate Systems
... converts thermal and gravitational energy into magnetism reverses polarity 9 times in last 4 million years/500,000 years Magnetic field protects against cosmic radiation and solar wind o The mantles- Lower and upper 80% of earth’s volume Rich in oxides o Lithosphere- crust 0.43, 43-70 km ...
... converts thermal and gravitational energy into magnetism reverses polarity 9 times in last 4 million years/500,000 years Magnetic field protects against cosmic radiation and solar wind o The mantles- Lower and upper 80% of earth’s volume Rich in oxides o Lithosphere- crust 0.43, 43-70 km ...
Unit 3 - Jeopardy Physical Geography
... What are (1) curved shape of the Earth, (2) latitude and the size of the land mass to be heated and (3) volume of atmosphere heat must pass through to reach Earth is greater at North Pole? ...
... What are (1) curved shape of the Earth, (2) latitude and the size of the land mass to be heated and (3) volume of atmosphere heat must pass through to reach Earth is greater at North Pole? ...
Science 7
... be academically achieving a minimum of a 70% overall average in each of his/her classes in order to earn credit in the class. Failure to achieve at least a 70% overall average by the end of each marking period in a class will result in the grade of “N” earned for that class, which equals “No Credit. ...
... be academically achieving a minimum of a 70% overall average in each of his/her classes in order to earn credit in the class. Failure to achieve at least a 70% overall average by the end of each marking period in a class will result in the grade of “N” earned for that class, which equals “No Credit. ...
Geophysics
Geophysics /dʒiːoʊfɪzɪks/ is a subject of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their analysis. The term geophysics sometimes refers only to the geological applications: Earth's shape; its gravitational and magnetic fields; its internal structure and composition; its dynamics and their surface expression in plate tectonics, the generation of magmas, volcanism and rock formation. However, modern geophysics organizations use a broader definition that includes the water cycle including snow and ice; fluid dynamics of the oceans and the atmosphere; electricity and magnetism in the ionosphere and magnetosphere and solar-terrestrial relations; and analogous problems associated with the Moon and other planets.Although geophysics was only recognized as a separate discipline in the 19th century, its origins go back to ancient times. The first magnetic compasses were made from lodestones, while more modern magnetic compasses played an important role in the history of navigation. The first seismic instrument was built in 132 BC. Isaac Newton applied his theory of mechanics to the tides and the precession of the equinox; and instruments were developed to measure the Earth's shape, density and gravity field, as well as the components of the water cycle. In the 20th century, geophysical methods were developed for remote exploration of the solid Earth and the ocean, and geophysics played an essential role in the development of the theory of plate tectonics.Geophysics is applied to societal needs, such as mineral resources, mitigation of natural hazards and environmental protection. Geophysical survey data are used to analyze potential petroleum reservoirs and mineral deposits, locate groundwater, find archaeological relics, determine the thickness of glaciers and soils, and assess sites for environmental remediation.