Earth
... estimated Earth’s circumference by geometry. He used the length of a building shadow in Alexandria at noon on the summer solstice. He knew that, simultaneously, sunlight was hitting the bottom of a water well in Aswan. ...
... estimated Earth’s circumference by geometry. He used the length of a building shadow in Alexandria at noon on the summer solstice. He knew that, simultaneously, sunlight was hitting the bottom of a water well in Aswan. ...
Energy and Waves Review Sheet/Study Guide
... 17. Define the following key terms: Volcano-cone shaped mountain that erupts ...
... 17. Define the following key terms: Volcano-cone shaped mountain that erupts ...
study guide – unit 9 – plate tectonics
... magnetic reversal: magnetic minerals create same pattern on both sides, Earth’s polarity has reversed ...
... magnetic reversal: magnetic minerals create same pattern on both sides, Earth’s polarity has reversed ...
History of Earth Vocabulary
... The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth. The lithosphere is the thin outer shell of Earth consisting of the crust and the rigid upper mantle. Most of the Earth’s plate movement happens in the lithosphere. Weathering is the slow mechanical or chemical process that causes rocks to crumble, crack ...
... The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth. The lithosphere is the thin outer shell of Earth consisting of the crust and the rigid upper mantle. Most of the Earth’s plate movement happens in the lithosphere. Weathering is the slow mechanical or chemical process that causes rocks to crumble, crack ...
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... 3. Outer Core o ________________________________________ Flowing iron produces Earth’s _________________________ 4. Inner Core – o Hottest Layer Solid iron-nickel sphere Solid due to ____________________________________ Lithosphere & Asthenosphere o Lithosphere Cool solid outer layer of ...
... 3. Outer Core o ________________________________________ Flowing iron produces Earth’s _________________________ 4. Inner Core – o Hottest Layer Solid iron-nickel sphere Solid due to ____________________________________ Lithosphere & Asthenosphere o Lithosphere Cool solid outer layer of ...
Inside the Earth
... • Earth formed as gravity pulled small particles together, that would collide, build mass, and collect more particles. • Early Earth generated thermal energy in its interior, making the rocks of the planet soft enough to flow. ...
... • Earth formed as gravity pulled small particles together, that would collide, build mass, and collect more particles. • Early Earth generated thermal energy in its interior, making the rocks of the planet soft enough to flow. ...
Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science Chapter Test Earth Science
... b. biosphere c. hydrosphere d. geosphere 5. The asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of Earth’s a. geosphere. b. biosphere. c. hydrosphere. d. atmosphere. 6. What are the three main parts of the geosphere? a. atmosphere, crust, core b. lithosphere, mantle, core c. crust, mantle, core d. asthenosp ...
... b. biosphere c. hydrosphere d. geosphere 5. The asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of Earth’s a. geosphere. b. biosphere. c. hydrosphere. d. atmosphere. 6. What are the three main parts of the geosphere? a. atmosphere, crust, core b. lithosphere, mantle, core c. crust, mantle, core d. asthenosp ...
Environmental Science Chapter 3 Section 1
... 3. Explain the main causes of earthquakes and their effects. when rocks that are under stress suddenly break along a fault, a series of ground vibrations is set off- this is an earthquake Richter scale is used to measure the amount of energy released by an earthquake The measure of the energy ...
... 3. Explain the main causes of earthquakes and their effects. when rocks that are under stress suddenly break along a fault, a series of ground vibrations is set off- this is an earthquake Richter scale is used to measure the amount of energy released by an earthquake The measure of the energy ...
Inside Earth: Chapter 1
... • Currents in the liquid outer core force the solid inner core to spin at a slightly faster rate than the rest of the planet. This movement causes the planet to act like a giant bar magnet. • The magnetic poles are NOT in the same location as the geographic poles. • Link to more information • Link t ...
... • Currents in the liquid outer core force the solid inner core to spin at a slightly faster rate than the rest of the planet. This movement causes the planet to act like a giant bar magnet. • The magnetic poles are NOT in the same location as the geographic poles. • Link to more information • Link t ...
Chapter 4 – Plate Tectonics
... Oceanic is thinner and denser than continental crust o Mantle – makes up most of Earth’s mass o Lithosphere – crust and upper part of the mantle Rigid, outer-most layer Make up lithospheric plates o Asthenosphere –solid rock that flows lithospheric plates move on this part o Mesosphere –stro ...
... Oceanic is thinner and denser than continental crust o Mantle – makes up most of Earth’s mass o Lithosphere – crust and upper part of the mantle Rigid, outer-most layer Make up lithospheric plates o Asthenosphere –solid rock that flows lithospheric plates move on this part o Mesosphere –stro ...
stressed out vocab answer key
... As the class completes the activities of the lesson, develop and record definitions for the following terms related to earthquakes. Crust: hard and rigid, it is the earth’s outermost and thinnest layer. Mantle: divided into two regions, the upper and lower mantle. This dense layer is made up of hot, ...
... As the class completes the activities of the lesson, develop and record definitions for the following terms related to earthquakes. Crust: hard and rigid, it is the earth’s outermost and thinnest layer. Mantle: divided into two regions, the upper and lower mantle. This dense layer is made up of hot, ...
Earth`s Magnetic Field
... __________ 2. Most geologists believe that continents are larger now than they were in the past. __________ 3. The size of the earth is gradually increasing over time because of seafloor spreading. __________ 4. Tectonic plates drift in oceans of melted magma just below the surface of the earth. ___ ...
... __________ 2. Most geologists believe that continents are larger now than they were in the past. __________ 3. The size of the earth is gradually increasing over time because of seafloor spreading. __________ 4. Tectonic plates drift in oceans of melted magma just below the surface of the earth. ___ ...
Name ____________ Date ______________ Period ________
... thermal energy in a fluid (liquid or gas), in which warmer fluid rises and cooler fluid sinks. ...
... thermal energy in a fluid (liquid or gas), in which warmer fluid rises and cooler fluid sinks. ...
Olivia-module3
... The gravitational potential energy available in this collapse could have brought the mass of Earth to a temperature exceeding 30000K –- a plasma primordial Earth? ...
... The gravitational potential energy available in this collapse could have brought the mass of Earth to a temperature exceeding 30000K –- a plasma primordial Earth? ...
Comparison of the rocky planets
... 1) seismic wave velocities through Earth 2) Mantle samples in volcanic rocks (xenoliths) 3) Compositions of “primitive” meteorites ...
... 1) seismic wave velocities through Earth 2) Mantle samples in volcanic rocks (xenoliths) 3) Compositions of “primitive” meteorites ...
Chapter 2
... Hydrosphere – 71% of earth’s surface. 97% of water is salt water. The 3% that is fresh is found in lakes , streams, aquifers and ice. Geosphere – Rock, soil, continents and oceanic floor and the molten portion of the earth. Biosphere – The volume 8km above the earth’s surface to 8km below the earth’ ...
... Hydrosphere – 71% of earth’s surface. 97% of water is salt water. The 3% that is fresh is found in lakes , streams, aquifers and ice. Geosphere – Rock, soil, continents and oceanic floor and the molten portion of the earth. Biosphere – The volume 8km above the earth’s surface to 8km below the earth’ ...
Ch. 1 Layers of the Earth
... The Moho is the boundary between the earth’s crust and mantel . In this area the speed of seismic waves increase. Its th thickness is about a 6 of a mile. ...
... The Moho is the boundary between the earth’s crust and mantel . In this area the speed of seismic waves increase. Its th thickness is about a 6 of a mile. ...
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.