Internal Structure of the Earth
... Crust – the outer, hardest layer of the lithosphere; continental crust (mostly granite, 2.7 g/cm³, 0-40 km) and oceanic crust (basalt 3.0 g/cm³, 010km) Lithosphere – crust and upper most, solid, rigid portion of the mantle – broken into pieces (0-100 km) ...
... Crust – the outer, hardest layer of the lithosphere; continental crust (mostly granite, 2.7 g/cm³, 0-40 km) and oceanic crust (basalt 3.0 g/cm³, 010km) Lithosphere – crust and upper most, solid, rigid portion of the mantle – broken into pieces (0-100 km) ...
Directed Reading A
... b. mantle. c. outer core. d. inner core. ______ 4. The part of the Earth on which the tectonic plates move is the a. lithosphere. b. asthenosphere. c. mesosphere. d. crust. 5. Identify the layers of the Earth by their chemical composition. ...
... b. mantle. c. outer core. d. inner core. ______ 4. The part of the Earth on which the tectonic plates move is the a. lithosphere. b. asthenosphere. c. mesosphere. d. crust. 5. Identify the layers of the Earth by their chemical composition. ...
ES Ch 1 Test
... Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left. ______ 1. The energy that drives Earth’s system has two main sources. There are: a. Heat from Sun and Moon c. Heat from Sun and Core b. Heat from Sun and Weather d. Heat from Core and Biosphere ______ 2. Holes drilled several kilometers ...
... Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left. ______ 1. The energy that drives Earth’s system has two main sources. There are: a. Heat from Sun and Moon c. Heat from Sun and Core b. Heat from Sun and Weather d. Heat from Core and Biosphere ______ 2. Holes drilled several kilometers ...
Need to Know # 4 ~ The Lithosphere in Motion
... b) concerned with the study of the movement of plates and the effects they have on the surface features of the lithosphere c) not important to geologist searching for new mineral locations d) something we can feel everyday Complete the following diagram: 4. Draw and label a sketch diagram of each of ...
... b) concerned with the study of the movement of plates and the effects they have on the surface features of the lithosphere c) not important to geologist searching for new mineral locations d) something we can feel everyday Complete the following diagram: 4. Draw and label a sketch diagram of each of ...
Plate tectonics/volcanoes
... 16. Compare and contrast convergent and divergent plate boundaries. Give an example of each. 17. At a mid ocean ridge, where are the youngest rocks found? The oldest? 18. What does seafloor spreading cause? 19. Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur? Why? 20. Explain how volcanic island arcs ...
... 16. Compare and contrast convergent and divergent plate boundaries. Give an example of each. 17. At a mid ocean ridge, where are the youngest rocks found? The oldest? 18. What does seafloor spreading cause? 19. Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur? Why? 20. Explain how volcanic island arcs ...
Anderson`s theory of faulting: In
... 2) To outline some obvious exceptions to Anderson’s theory and some possible explanations for how these exceptions work. 1. Anderson’s (1951) theory of faulting: Explain first two bullets, have students work out second two bullets. Surface of the earth is not confined, and essentially is not acted ...
... 2) To outline some obvious exceptions to Anderson’s theory and some possible explanations for how these exceptions work. 1. Anderson’s (1951) theory of faulting: Explain first two bullets, have students work out second two bullets. Surface of the earth is not confined, and essentially is not acted ...
Section 1: Classifying Rocks Mineral Composition and Color
... Slate comes in a variety of colors red, gray, black, and purple. It also splits into flat pieces. The pieces can be used for flooring, roofing, outdoor walkways, chalkboards and trim for buildings. ...
... Slate comes in a variety of colors red, gray, black, and purple. It also splits into flat pieces. The pieces can be used for flooring, roofing, outdoor walkways, chalkboards and trim for buildings. ...
Science SOL 5.7d Earth`s Layers
... 1) What are the four layers of the Earth? 2) The Earth’s crust is very ______? 3) The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth? True or False 4) Is the Outer Core a liquid or a solid? ...
... 1) What are the four layers of the Earth? 2) The Earth’s crust is very ______? 3) The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth? True or False 4) Is the Outer Core a liquid or a solid? ...
Chapter 2 Earth`s Structure
... • crust: Thin, rocky, outer layer of Earth • mantle: Below the crust; thick, dense middle layer of Earth. Composed of oxygen, silicon, magnesium, and iron. • asthenosphere: Plas=c, mostly solid, layer o ...
... • crust: Thin, rocky, outer layer of Earth • mantle: Below the crust; thick, dense middle layer of Earth. Composed of oxygen, silicon, magnesium, and iron. • asthenosphere: Plas=c, mostly solid, layer o ...
BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
... activity that occurs at the plate boundaries can be disastrous, often causing earthquakes, volcanoes, hot springs and geysers. In the distant past, this geologic activity has given rise to mountain ranges, volcanic islands, rift valleys and other major geologic formations. Most of the plate boundari ...
... activity that occurs at the plate boundaries can be disastrous, often causing earthquakes, volcanoes, hot springs and geysers. In the distant past, this geologic activity has given rise to mountain ranges, volcanic islands, rift valleys and other major geologic formations. Most of the plate boundari ...
Inner Planets Geology
... NASA's Mariner 10 spacecraft made its first flyby of Mercury in March 1974, and was also the only Mariner mission to visit two planets (the other was Venus). Images beamed back by the spacecraft from 437 miles above the planet revealed a surface very similar to that of the moon. However, Mariner 10 ...
... NASA's Mariner 10 spacecraft made its first flyby of Mercury in March 1974, and was also the only Mariner mission to visit two planets (the other was Venus). Images beamed back by the spacecraft from 437 miles above the planet revealed a surface very similar to that of the moon. However, Mariner 10 ...
Plate Tectonics, Section 1
... 7. Continental of the same species are found on of the Sea-Floor Spreading ...
... 7. Continental of the same species are found on of the Sea-Floor Spreading ...
Inside the Earth Review Handout Name Date ______ Part 1. A w
... 4. What are 2 ways scientists determine the composition of the layers of the earth? ...
... 4. What are 2 ways scientists determine the composition of the layers of the earth? ...
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... Hot Spot: A volcanic area that forms as a tectonic plate moves over a point heated from deep within the Earth's mantle. 1. Draw the three different types of plate boundaries using arrows: ...
... Hot Spot: A volcanic area that forms as a tectonic plate moves over a point heated from deep within the Earth's mantle. 1. Draw the three different types of plate boundaries using arrows: ...
Plate Tectonics Unit:
... • Fossils of the same species of land animals and land plants had been found on different continents; they could not have crossed oceans. • Fossils of tropical plants were found on the island of Spitsbergen, which is well north of the Arctic Circle. Wegner proposed that this island had once been clo ...
... • Fossils of the same species of land animals and land plants had been found on different continents; they could not have crossed oceans. • Fossils of tropical plants were found on the island of Spitsbergen, which is well north of the Arctic Circle. Wegner proposed that this island had once been clo ...
The Theory of Continental Drift
... • Why are some regions of Earth dotted with many active volcanoes while other regions have none? Why do earthquakes occur frequently in certain areas? – The theory of plate tectonics: Earth’s crust and rigid upper mantle are broken into enormous slabs called plates. • They move in different directio ...
... • Why are some regions of Earth dotted with many active volcanoes while other regions have none? Why do earthquakes occur frequently in certain areas? – The theory of plate tectonics: Earth’s crust and rigid upper mantle are broken into enormous slabs called plates. • They move in different directio ...
sample test1 - this is only for questions style
... All of the following phrases below describe science: a) Science is the ability to formulate ideas. b) Science is the study of nature using observation and deductive reasoning c) Science is the method used to test an idea. d) Science will assume answers based on preconceived ideas. Science is: a) not ...
... All of the following phrases below describe science: a) Science is the ability to formulate ideas. b) Science is the study of nature using observation and deductive reasoning c) Science is the method used to test an idea. d) Science will assume answers based on preconceived ideas. Science is: a) not ...
GEOL_10_final_source..
... (30) 2 pts. Assume that you have just examined several flat-lying sedimentary layers. After much study you determine that there is a considerable span of time for which no sedimentary rock layer exists at this site. You have just discovered a(n) ________. A) disconformity B) example of cross-cutting ...
... (30) 2 pts. Assume that you have just examined several flat-lying sedimentary layers. After much study you determine that there is a considerable span of time for which no sedimentary rock layer exists at this site. You have just discovered a(n) ________. A) disconformity B) example of cross-cutting ...
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... To test this hypothesis, scientists determined the eruptive ages AND the polarity of young basalts using the newly developed technique of K-Ar radiometric ...
... To test this hypothesis, scientists determined the eruptive ages AND the polarity of young basalts using the newly developed technique of K-Ar radiometric ...
PT Notes Fill in
... a. _______________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________: Fossils of the _____________________ and animals were found in areas that had once _________________________. a. Mesosaurus fossils were found in _______________________________. Unlikely these an ...
... a. _______________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________: Fossils of the _____________________ and animals were found in areas that had once _________________________. a. Mesosaurus fossils were found in _______________________________. Unlikely these an ...
Geologic Time Study Guide
... The geologic time scale is a record of the major events and diversity of life forms present in Earth’s history. The geologic time scale began when Earth was formed and goes on until the present. At the end of each era a mass extinction occurred o 90+% of organisms died out o There were other min ...
... The geologic time scale is a record of the major events and diversity of life forms present in Earth’s history. The geologic time scale began when Earth was formed and goes on until the present. At the end of each era a mass extinction occurred o 90+% of organisms died out o There were other min ...
View Outline
... will be based on the average of all exams. B. Has failing average in all 4 exams. III. After taking the final examination and the student still failed, a grade of 4.0 or 5.0 will be appropriately given if the final average is below 50. IV. A student who fails to take two (2) long exams, shall automa ...
... will be based on the average of all exams. B. Has failing average in all 4 exams. III. After taking the final examination and the student still failed, a grade of 4.0 or 5.0 will be appropriately given if the final average is below 50. IV. A student who fails to take two (2) long exams, shall automa ...
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... However, people thought Wegner’s idea was too radical and did not believe him until further research was conducted. Evidence of continental drift collected from the sea floor and through the explanation of convection currents finally convinced people that continental drift did occur. Evidence from t ...
... However, people thought Wegner’s idea was too radical and did not believe him until further research was conducted. Evidence of continental drift collected from the sea floor and through the explanation of convection currents finally convinced people that continental drift did occur. Evidence from t ...
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.