Section 1 Earth`s Structure - Midway Middle School Science
... made up of the densest materials. The crust and mantle are made up of materials that are less dense than the core. Earth is made up of five layers—the lithosphere, the asthenosphere, the mesosphere, the outer core, and the inner core—based on physical properties. Knowledge about the layers of Earth ...
... made up of the densest materials. The crust and mantle are made up of materials that are less dense than the core. Earth is made up of five layers—the lithosphere, the asthenosphere, the mesosphere, the outer core, and the inner core—based on physical properties. Knowledge about the layers of Earth ...
Plate tectonics and the distribution of volcanoes| sample
... The volcanos at constructive plate boundaries are, for the most part found under the ocean, this is because the majority of constructive plate boundaries are 2 ocean plates pulling apart. The convection current under 2 plates have to be moving in opposite directions, this causes the plate floating a ...
... The volcanos at constructive plate boundaries are, for the most part found under the ocean, this is because the majority of constructive plate boundaries are 2 ocean plates pulling apart. The convection current under 2 plates have to be moving in opposite directions, this causes the plate floating a ...
6.E.2.1-I will be able to summarize the structure of the earth
... 2. Which type of boundary and resulting feature of the Earth are illustrated in the diagram above? a. divergent and mountains b. divergent and rifts ...
... 2. Which type of boundary and resulting feature of the Earth are illustrated in the diagram above? a. divergent and mountains b. divergent and rifts ...
EQ Review
... p. a small earthquake that may precede a larger earthquake ______ 25. An area where no direct seismic waves from a particular earthquake can be detected is called a. an inactive fault zone. b. the mesosphere. c. a shadow zone. d. the atmosphere. ______ 26. The composition of Earth’s interior affects ...
... p. a small earthquake that may precede a larger earthquake ______ 25. An area where no direct seismic waves from a particular earthquake can be detected is called a. an inactive fault zone. b. the mesosphere. c. a shadow zone. d. the atmosphere. ______ 26. The composition of Earth’s interior affects ...
Activity 2A- Plates and Gates
... The word tectonics comes from the Greek root "to build," and “plate”, which means a large slab. The two words together, create the term plate tectonics, which refers to how the Earth's surface is composed of plates. The Earth's uppermost layer of Earth’s crust is fragmented into about a dozen large ...
... The word tectonics comes from the Greek root "to build," and “plate”, which means a large slab. The two words together, create the term plate tectonics, which refers to how the Earth's surface is composed of plates. The Earth's uppermost layer of Earth’s crust is fragmented into about a dozen large ...
Plate Tectonics Virtual Lab Directions 1. Go to the following website
... Which plate is thinner and more dense? 26. Describe what happens to this plate? What is this called? 27. What forms at this plate? 28. Earthquakes can also occur at subduction zones, which can cause what? 29. What occurs when two continental plates collide? 30. Where is an example of this? ...
... Which plate is thinner and more dense? 26. Describe what happens to this plate? What is this called? 27. What forms at this plate? 28. Earthquakes can also occur at subduction zones, which can cause what? 29. What occurs when two continental plates collide? 30. Where is an example of this? ...
Earth`s Layers
... earth’s crust and very top part of mantle. Asthenosphere: •Layer right below the lithosphere in the upper mantle. Not a liquid or a solid but like a thick paste. ...
... earth’s crust and very top part of mantle. Asthenosphere: •Layer right below the lithosphere in the upper mantle. Not a liquid or a solid but like a thick paste. ...
chapter 1 - Geoclassroom Home
... the additional carbon dioxide introduced since the Industrial Revolution. Have students discuss the pros and cons of governmental regulations, and/or whether our planet can effectively regulate itself and its systems. 2. Geology, the study of Earth, is generally divided into two broad areas: Physica ...
... the additional carbon dioxide introduced since the Industrial Revolution. Have students discuss the pros and cons of governmental regulations, and/or whether our planet can effectively regulate itself and its systems. 2. Geology, the study of Earth, is generally divided into two broad areas: Physica ...
rock
... or more minerals. • There are three types of rocks: – Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary • Each type has different physical appearance (texture) ...
... or more minerals. • There are three types of rocks: – Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary • Each type has different physical appearance (texture) ...
Tectonic Plate Boundaries
... -Two oceanic plates collide. One of the plates is subducted, or sinks under the other. Subduction Zone ...
... -Two oceanic plates collide. One of the plates is subducted, or sinks under the other. Subduction Zone ...
Volcanoes Directed Readings
... 4. What is a volcano? 5. Which of the following can happen during nonexplosive eruptions? a. Violent explosions b. Tons of rock blasted into the air c. Huge lava flows d. Fire shooting into the air 6. The most common type of volcanic eruption is _____________. 7. Large areas of the Earth are covered ...
... 4. What is a volcano? 5. Which of the following can happen during nonexplosive eruptions? a. Violent explosions b. Tons of rock blasted into the air c. Huge lava flows d. Fire shooting into the air 6. The most common type of volcanic eruption is _____________. 7. Large areas of the Earth are covered ...
tectonic plates
... What are mid-ocean ridges? Divergent = spreading boundaries Mid-ocean ridge- An undersea mountain range with a rift valley running through the center of it ...
... What are mid-ocean ridges? Divergent = spreading boundaries Mid-ocean ridge- An undersea mountain range with a rift valley running through the center of it ...
Quiz: Volcanoes Study Guide
... viscosity =the resistance of a liquid to flowing; low viscosity flows freely, high viscosity resist flowing silica = a compound made up of oxygen and silicon particles Where Volcanoes Form convergent boundary = two plates moving together; one plate subducts causing a volcano to form divergent bounda ...
... viscosity =the resistance of a liquid to flowing; low viscosity flows freely, high viscosity resist flowing silica = a compound made up of oxygen and silicon particles Where Volcanoes Form convergent boundary = two plates moving together; one plate subducts causing a volcano to form divergent bounda ...
Our Molten Moon - Lunar and Planetary Institute
... remnants of a once-molten Moon. The highlands are made of anorthosite-- light gray rocks with large crystals. The rocks forming the highlands are about 4.5 billion years old—the oldest rocks on the Moon! Anorthosite is made almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar. Although plagioclase occurs in Eart ...
... remnants of a once-molten Moon. The highlands are made of anorthosite-- light gray rocks with large crystals. The rocks forming the highlands are about 4.5 billion years old—the oldest rocks on the Moon! Anorthosite is made almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar. Although plagioclase occurs in Eart ...
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
... Tectonic history of the continents Reconstruction of tectonic history • Paleomagnetic declinations • Symmetrical magnetic stripes • Topographic and bathymetric maps • Lithologic indicators of climate ...
... Tectonic history of the continents Reconstruction of tectonic history • Paleomagnetic declinations • Symmetrical magnetic stripes • Topographic and bathymetric maps • Lithologic indicators of climate ...
Layers of the Moon - Challenger Center
... 5. For the remaining layers have the students press the clay into their hands to the proper depth and then wrap the clay around the previous layer. 6. Students will use the plastic knife to cut a triangle into the clay to remove a 1/8 section of the Moon to see the layers. 7. Reinforce the Moo ...
... 5. For the remaining layers have the students press the clay into their hands to the proper depth and then wrap the clay around the previous layer. 6. Students will use the plastic knife to cut a triangle into the clay to remove a 1/8 section of the Moon to see the layers. 7. Reinforce the Moo ...
6th Grade Science Syllabus
... Identify and describe the processes that create different types of rock Weathering, erosion and ...
... Identify and describe the processes that create different types of rock Weathering, erosion and ...
HS Earth Standard 3.3 Plate Tectonics
... about the theory of plate tectonics and how it can be used to understand geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth. 2. Analyze and interpret data on plate tectonics and the geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth. 3. Understand the role plate tectonics has had with re ...
... about the theory of plate tectonics and how it can be used to understand geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth. 2. Analyze and interpret data on plate tectonics and the geological, physical, and geographical features of Earth. 3. Understand the role plate tectonics has had with re ...
QR-5 Plate Tectonics Answer each of the following questions and
... 3. Explain why the discovery of the fossil remains of Mesosaurus in both South America and Africa, but nowhere else, supports the continental drift hypothesis. 4. What two aspects of Wegener’s continental drift hypotheses were objectionable to most Earth scientists? 5. What major ocean floor feature ...
... 3. Explain why the discovery of the fossil remains of Mesosaurus in both South America and Africa, but nowhere else, supports the continental drift hypothesis. 4. What two aspects of Wegener’s continental drift hypotheses were objectionable to most Earth scientists? 5. What major ocean floor feature ...
The Study of Earthquakes
... earthquakes is called Tajikistan. It is a country of tall mountains located on the border of Afghanistan. ...
... earthquakes is called Tajikistan. It is a country of tall mountains located on the border of Afghanistan. ...
Plate Boundaries Notes - Coventry Local Schools
... Plate Boundary Notes Plate tectonics – the theory that the Earth’s lithosphere is divided into ______________________________ _________________________________________________________ around on top of the asthenosphere. ...
... Plate Boundary Notes Plate tectonics – the theory that the Earth’s lithosphere is divided into ______________________________ _________________________________________________________ around on top of the asthenosphere. ...
Weathering and Soil Formation
... Acid Rain: Burning large amounts of oil, coal, and gas for years has caused sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen compounds to pollute the water vapor in the air, causing acidic rain. Acid rain causes very rapid chemical weathering ...
... Acid Rain: Burning large amounts of oil, coal, and gas for years has caused sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen compounds to pollute the water vapor in the air, causing acidic rain. Acid rain causes very rapid chemical weathering ...
Geology
Geology (from the Greek γῆ, gē, i.e. ""earth"" and -λoγία, -logia, i.e. ""study of, discourse"") is an earth science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change. Geology can also refer generally to the study of the solid features of any celestial body (such as the geology of the Moon or Mars).Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth by providing the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates. Geology is important for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, evaluating water resources, understanding of natural hazards, the remediation of environmental problems, and for providing insights into past climate change. Geology also plays a role in geotechnical engineering and is a major academic discipline.