Solid Earth
... Oceanic crust is relatively young (80 million years) whereas continental crust can be billions of year old. ...
... Oceanic crust is relatively young (80 million years) whereas continental crust can be billions of year old. ...
Earth Matters Benchmark Study Topics
... List the order of Earth’s layers. What is the asthenosphere? What is the lithosphere? How does pressure change within the different layers? Section 2—Convection and the Mantle What are convection currents? Where in the mantle do convection currents take place? What causes of the movement of Earth’s ...
... List the order of Earth’s layers. What is the asthenosphere? What is the lithosphere? How does pressure change within the different layers? Section 2—Convection and the Mantle What are convection currents? Where in the mantle do convection currents take place? What causes of the movement of Earth’s ...
The Layers of the Earth!
... Outer Core is a liquid layer, made c.) The _____________ mostly of iron and nickel, that moves around the inner core. This motion causes the Earth to act like a giant magnet. Crust , a layer of d.) We live on the Earth's _______ rock about 30 kilometers (22 miles) thick. That might seem thick, but i ...
... Outer Core is a liquid layer, made c.) The _____________ mostly of iron and nickel, that moves around the inner core. This motion causes the Earth to act like a giant magnet. Crust , a layer of d.) We live on the Earth's _______ rock about 30 kilometers (22 miles) thick. That might seem thick, but i ...
Word format
... Write your name out in full on the scantron form and fill in the corresponding ovals to spell out your name. Also fill in your student ID number in the space provided. Do not include the dash and do not leave any spaces. Make sure you have all 8 pages of the exam. There are 55 questions. For each qu ...
... Write your name out in full on the scantron form and fill in the corresponding ovals to spell out your name. Also fill in your student ID number in the space provided. Do not include the dash and do not leave any spaces. Make sure you have all 8 pages of the exam. There are 55 questions. For each qu ...
Studyguide_PTtest
... ~ How can a volcano be considered “constructive”? ~ What are the 4 basic layers of the Earth? How would you describe each layer? ~ How are the lithosphere and asthenosphere related? ~ What did Wegener suggest with his continental drift hypothesis? ~ What evidence did he have to support his claims? ~ ...
... ~ How can a volcano be considered “constructive”? ~ What are the 4 basic layers of the Earth? How would you describe each layer? ~ How are the lithosphere and asthenosphere related? ~ What did Wegener suggest with his continental drift hypothesis? ~ What evidence did he have to support his claims? ~ ...
307 Final Review
... ____ 25. All of the following conditions in Earth can cause metamorphic rocks to form EXCEPT ____. a. exposure to air c. heat b. the presence of hot, watery fluids d. pressure ____ 26. The youngest part of the ocean floor is found ____. a. along deep sea trenches b. where ocean sediments are thickes ...
... ____ 25. All of the following conditions in Earth can cause metamorphic rocks to form EXCEPT ____. a. exposure to air c. heat b. the presence of hot, watery fluids d. pressure ____ 26. The youngest part of the ocean floor is found ____. a. along deep sea trenches b. where ocean sediments are thickes ...
The Earth`s Crust - Red Hook Central Schools
... separated and collided as they have moved over Earth’s surface for millions of years. ...
... separated and collided as they have moved over Earth’s surface for millions of years. ...
The Earth`s Crust - mrgsearthsciencepage
... separated and collided as they have moved over Earth’s surface for millions of years. ...
... separated and collided as they have moved over Earth’s surface for millions of years. ...
Our Changing Landforms
... increases. The layers are squeezed together and any water mixed in with the sediments is forced out. This process is called compaction. At the same time the particles of sediment begin to stick to each other - they are cemented together by clay, or by minerals like silica or calcite. After compactio ...
... increases. The layers are squeezed together and any water mixed in with the sediments is forced out. This process is called compaction. At the same time the particles of sediment begin to stick to each other - they are cemented together by clay, or by minerals like silica or calcite. After compactio ...
Magma
... *Type III - Metamorphic rock means changed form. Metamorphic rock may be formed below the Earth’s surface when extremely high temperature and pressure cause the original rock, or parent rock to change form. For example shale changes to slate which changes to schist. Another example of Metamorphic R ...
... *Type III - Metamorphic rock means changed form. Metamorphic rock may be formed below the Earth’s surface when extremely high temperature and pressure cause the original rock, or parent rock to change form. For example shale changes to slate which changes to schist. Another example of Metamorphic R ...
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... Wegener’s studies eventually led to the formulation of the PLATE TECTONIC theory. This states that the Earth’s crust is not a continuous skin but a series of rigid, spherical caps about 100km thick. Of these seven are very large and five carry continents. See diagram A on the next sheet. The plates ...
... Wegener’s studies eventually led to the formulation of the PLATE TECTONIC theory. This states that the Earth’s crust is not a continuous skin but a series of rigid, spherical caps about 100km thick. Of these seven are very large and five carry continents. See diagram A on the next sheet. The plates ...
Earth Resources
... We use rocks and minerals—resources Metals—lightness, strength, malleability: tools and machines Non-metals—salt, clay, sand, phosphates Energy—coal, oil, natural gas, uranium ...
... We use rocks and minerals—resources Metals—lightness, strength, malleability: tools and machines Non-metals—salt, clay, sand, phosphates Energy—coal, oil, natural gas, uranium ...
Changes in the Earth and its Atmosphere
... atmosphere was formed. • One of these suggests that during the first billion years the atmosphere was mainly CO2 with little or no O2 (like Mars and Venus). There was probably also methane and ammonia. • What process could have created the oxygen? ...
... atmosphere was formed. • One of these suggests that during the first billion years the atmosphere was mainly CO2 with little or no O2 (like Mars and Venus). There was probably also methane and ammonia. • What process could have created the oxygen? ...
Chapter 10 Rock cycle Vocabulary
... 13. rock cycle: A series of processes on the surface and inside earth that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another. 14. sediment: Small, solid particles of material from rocks or organisms which are moved by water or wind, resulting in erosion and deposition. 15. sedimentary rock: A type of ro ...
... 13. rock cycle: A series of processes on the surface and inside earth that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another. 14. sediment: Small, solid particles of material from rocks or organisms which are moved by water or wind, resulting in erosion and deposition. 15. sedimentary rock: A type of ro ...
Study Checklist
... - factors include chemical (e.g. PCB), biological (e.g. virus), and physical (e.g. radiation) distinguish among positive, neutral, and negative effects of various mutations ...
... - factors include chemical (e.g. PCB), biological (e.g. virus), and physical (e.g. radiation) distinguish among positive, neutral, and negative effects of various mutations ...
Chapter 5-Study Questions
... ___13. Sea floor spreading is the mechanism responsible for producing ocean-floor material at the crest of oceanic ridges. ___14. The region where an oceanic slab sinks into the athenosphere because of convergence is called a subduction zone. ___15. When rocks exhibit the same magnetism as the prese ...
... ___13. Sea floor spreading is the mechanism responsible for producing ocean-floor material at the crest of oceanic ridges. ___14. The region where an oceanic slab sinks into the athenosphere because of convergence is called a subduction zone. ___15. When rocks exhibit the same magnetism as the prese ...
Created with Sketch. Models of the Earth (word : 930 KB)
... 4. Look at the image Inside the Earth. Discuss the layers with the students. 5. Explain that scientists often use models to demonstrate concepts or things we cannot see because they are too small, too far away or – like the Earth’s layers – too deep down for us to dig. This activity will involve mak ...
... 4. Look at the image Inside the Earth. Discuss the layers with the students. 5. Explain that scientists often use models to demonstrate concepts or things we cannot see because they are too small, too far away or – like the Earth’s layers – too deep down for us to dig. This activity will involve mak ...
Geology Practice Test 2012 Minerals – use your mineral flow chart
... 16. Almost all fossils are found in this type of rock. A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic 17. Fossils are most likely to found in what type(s) of sedimentary rock? A-Conglomerate B-Sandstone C-Shale D-Limestone 18. Fossils that were once wide spread but only lived for a short time are sometime ...
... 16. Almost all fossils are found in this type of rock. A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic 17. Fossils are most likely to found in what type(s) of sedimentary rock? A-Conglomerate B-Sandstone C-Shale D-Limestone 18. Fossils that were once wide spread but only lived for a short time are sometime ...
E8C3_CRT_CR_MSTIPS_FinalS
... Part B will include; density and rock type (Granite for Continental, Basalt for Oceanic). Continental crust (primarily granite) is less dense than Oceanic crust (primarily basalt). Part C will include; The core is the source of heat (from radioactive decay) that drives the convection currents in the ...
... Part B will include; density and rock type (Granite for Continental, Basalt for Oceanic). Continental crust (primarily granite) is less dense than Oceanic crust (primarily basalt). Part C will include; The core is the source of heat (from radioactive decay) that drives the convection currents in the ...
Earth`s Interior
... heated liquid expands and rises since it is less dense than cool material around it ...
... heated liquid expands and rises since it is less dense than cool material around it ...
Planet Earth11aw
... severe damage. Neither side wants to subduct. The entire Alpine-Himalayan mountain system from Spain to Thailand is behaving this way. Mountain belts are stacked range upon range across the landscape for 1000's of km. These mountains are permeated with thrust faults, which carry slices of crust many ...
... severe damage. Neither side wants to subduct. The entire Alpine-Himalayan mountain system from Spain to Thailand is behaving this way. Mountain belts are stacked range upon range across the landscape for 1000's of km. These mountains are permeated with thrust faults, which carry slices of crust many ...
Study Guide: Academic Standard 8-3 Earth`s Structure and Processes
... Changes in landform areas over geologic time: Plates move at very slow rate – from about one to ten centimeters per year; At one time in geologic history the continents were joined together in one large landmass than was called Pangaea. As the plates continued to move and split apart, oceans w ...
... Changes in landform areas over geologic time: Plates move at very slow rate – from about one to ten centimeters per year; At one time in geologic history the continents were joined together in one large landmass than was called Pangaea. As the plates continued to move and split apart, oceans w ...
Age of the Earth
The age of the Earth is 4.54 ± 0.05 billion years (4.54 × 109 years ± 1%). This age is based on evidence from radiometric age dating of meteorite material and is consistent with the radiometric ages of the oldest-known terrestrial and lunar samples.Following the development of radiometric age dating in the early 20th century, measurements of lead in uranium-rich minerals showed that some were in excess of a billion years old.The oldest such minerals analyzed to date—small crystals of zircon from the Jack Hills of Western Australia—are at least 4.404 billion years old. Comparing the mass and luminosity of the Sun to those of other stars, it appears that the Solar System cannot be much older than those rocks. Calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions – the oldest known solid constituents within meteorites that are formed within the Solar System – are 4.567 billion years old, giving an age for the solar system and an upper limit for the age of Earth.It is hypothesised that the accretion of Earth began soon after the formation of the calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions and the meteorites. Because the exact amount of time this accretion process took is not yet known, and the predictions from different accretion models range from a few millions up to about 100 million years, the exact age of Earth is difficult to determine. It is also difficult to determine the exact age of the oldest rocks on Earth, exposed at the surface, as they are aggregates of minerals of possibly different ages.