Layers of the Earth PowerPoint
... The process of liquid heating and cooling in between the mantle and outer core of the Earth. • When a liquid is heated, the particles spread apart. This is due to the fact that their energy is being converted into kinetic energy (the energy of movement). Once these molecules spread out, their volume ...
... The process of liquid heating and cooling in between the mantle and outer core of the Earth. • When a liquid is heated, the particles spread apart. This is due to the fact that their energy is being converted into kinetic energy (the energy of movement). Once these molecules spread out, their volume ...
Astronomy Today
... Effects of Plate Motion 18. Describe the effects at edges of moving tectonic plates. a. Spreading with new crust forming b. Earthquakes along faults c. Subduction with volcanoes forming d. Subsidence and uplift What Drives the Plates? 19. What powers the motions of the tectonic plates? a. Convection ...
... Effects of Plate Motion 18. Describe the effects at edges of moving tectonic plates. a. Spreading with new crust forming b. Earthquakes along faults c. Subduction with volcanoes forming d. Subsidence and uplift What Drives the Plates? 19. What powers the motions of the tectonic plates? a. Convection ...
Quadratic Functions
... Plate tectonics is the motion of the outer part of the earth called the lithosphere. The lithosphere is comprised of the earth’s crust and upper part of the mantel. Currently, it is thought that there are 8 major plates and many minor plates that are moving across the surface of the earth. The cause ...
... Plate tectonics is the motion of the outer part of the earth called the lithosphere. The lithosphere is comprised of the earth’s crust and upper part of the mantel. Currently, it is thought that there are 8 major plates and many minor plates that are moving across the surface of the earth. The cause ...
Science 3360 - Kennesaw State University | College of Science and
... Their theories were based on the age variation seen on the previous slide and the fact that the ocean floor is basaltic which differs from continental rocks which are granitic What is the main difference between basaltic rocks and granitic rocks? The theory of sea floor spreading says: •Magma comes ...
... Their theories were based on the age variation seen on the previous slide and the fact that the ocean floor is basaltic which differs from continental rocks which are granitic What is the main difference between basaltic rocks and granitic rocks? The theory of sea floor spreading says: •Magma comes ...
Changing Earth
... Gravity and Landslides Objects are pulled from higher places to lower places by gravity. Gravity can cause loose rocks and dirt to roll slowly or quickly downhill. Heavy rain can loosen a steep hill’s materials. Gravity pulls down the materials. They land in piles at the bottom. The rapid downhill m ...
... Gravity and Landslides Objects are pulled from higher places to lower places by gravity. Gravity can cause loose rocks and dirt to roll slowly or quickly downhill. Heavy rain can loosen a steep hill’s materials. Gravity pulls down the materials. They land in piles at the bottom. The rapid downhill m ...
hawaii_vaolcanos
... mafic minerals. This is why the outer surface of a flow is black. f you look at a road cut where the interior of a flow is exposed, you will see that the rocks are mainly gray and have a waxy luster. The interior of a flow cools slower, so the light-colored felsic minerals are also able to crystalli ...
... mafic minerals. This is why the outer surface of a flow is black. f you look at a road cut where the interior of a flow is exposed, you will see that the rocks are mainly gray and have a waxy luster. The interior of a flow cools slower, so the light-colored felsic minerals are also able to crystalli ...
EARTHQUAKES & VOLCANOES
... Earth's largest quakes, with some events on subduction zones in Alaska and Chile having exceeded magnitude 9. ...
... Earth's largest quakes, with some events on subduction zones in Alaska and Chile having exceeded magnitude 9. ...
earth jeopardy
... 10- The Earth is made up of several large, slow-moving tectonic plates that sometimes cause earthquakes. Which layer of the Earth contains these large plates? a) lithosphere b) mantle c) molten core d) solid core ...
... 10- The Earth is made up of several large, slow-moving tectonic plates that sometimes cause earthquakes. Which layer of the Earth contains these large plates? a) lithosphere b) mantle c) molten core d) solid core ...
The Rock Cycle WebQuest
... Now you may begin your quest. Click on each link and read the information on the web site. When you are done with each site be sure to return to this page to continue your quest. 1. First you’ll need to know a bit about the Earth’s layers. Go to the website below and read about the layers of the Ear ...
... Now you may begin your quest. Click on each link and read the information on the web site. When you are done with each site be sure to return to this page to continue your quest. 1. First you’ll need to know a bit about the Earth’s layers. Go to the website below and read about the layers of the Ear ...
Aim: How do the different types of plate boundaries differ?
... • Divergent Zones (Di means to break into 2) ...
... • Divergent Zones (Di means to break into 2) ...
File
... and expands; it is less dense. Then, as the rock cools and contracts, it becomes more dense. Convection in the hot mantle occurs because gravity pulls the denser rock downward relative to the less-dense rock, which continues to rise upward. The less-dense rock continues to rise to take the place of ...
... and expands; it is less dense. Then, as the rock cools and contracts, it becomes more dense. Convection in the hot mantle occurs because gravity pulls the denser rock downward relative to the less-dense rock, which continues to rise upward. The less-dense rock continues to rise to take the place of ...
Outstanding geologic feature of Pennsylvania—Goat Hill
... trees, in contrast to the large trees and forests of most of Pennsylvania. The barrens also contain many species that are uncommon in Pennsylvania, such as long-hairy field chickweed, prairie grasses, and the rare serpentine aster. The more wooded areas have the quite common and hearty greenbrier. T ...
... trees, in contrast to the large trees and forests of most of Pennsylvania. The barrens also contain many species that are uncommon in Pennsylvania, such as long-hairy field chickweed, prairie grasses, and the rare serpentine aster. The more wooded areas have the quite common and hearty greenbrier. T ...
Plate Tectonics
... have found that in the curve of islands, the largest and least eroded of the islands is at one end of the string, and contains active volcanoes. At the other end, is a small, eroded island, time-dated to be much older than the currently volcanic island. Also, on all the islands is increasingly older ...
... have found that in the curve of islands, the largest and least eroded of the islands is at one end of the string, and contains active volcanoes. At the other end, is a small, eroded island, time-dated to be much older than the currently volcanic island. Also, on all the islands is increasingly older ...
Restless Continents
... 6. In slab pull, the driving force comes from subducting slabs. In ridge push, the driving force comes from the formation of new sea floor. ...
... 6. In slab pull, the driving force comes from subducting slabs. In ridge push, the driving force comes from the formation of new sea floor. ...
Reading Guide for Ch1, Interlude D
... 8. What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere in terms of: a. what they are composed of: b. temperature: c. Which layer is softer and is capable of flow? 9. Draw a simple sketch of the major layers that make up the Earth’s interior, show the locations of the Crust, Mantle, and ...
... 8. What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere in terms of: a. what they are composed of: b. temperature: c. Which layer is softer and is capable of flow? 9. Draw a simple sketch of the major layers that make up the Earth’s interior, show the locations of the Crust, Mantle, and ...
Chapter 2 e Primary Structures e
... notes about each of the layers/intrusions found in an outcrop. The process really forces you to LOOK. We work up or down section as appropriate. Note rock/sediment type, primary and secondary structures, fossils, note color, orient surfaces and lineations with the brunton, etc. ...
... notes about each of the layers/intrusions found in an outcrop. The process really forces you to LOOK. We work up or down section as appropriate. Note rock/sediment type, primary and secondary structures, fossils, note color, orient surfaces and lineations with the brunton, etc. ...
26 Sep: Volcano Processes
... Obs: Earthquake “sequences” (Sumatra, Turkey) where large stress changes following one event favor another Obs: “Slow fault slip” events, harmonic (seismic) tremor May someday be possible to predict EQs; need improved understanding of physics & MUCH better measurements Today: • Volcanism ...
... Obs: Earthquake “sequences” (Sumatra, Turkey) where large stress changes following one event favor another Obs: “Slow fault slip” events, harmonic (seismic) tremor May someday be possible to predict EQs; need improved understanding of physics & MUCH better measurements Today: • Volcanism ...
plate tectonics
... Graded Work Take notes in outline form in your notebook (use subtopics and bold words) ...
... Graded Work Take notes in outline form in your notebook (use subtopics and bold words) ...
earth`s components & characteristics
... more dense materials sank to center of earth, less dense ...
... more dense materials sank to center of earth, less dense ...
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.