The Earth`s Layers
... • The crust of the Earth is broken into many pieces called plates. The plates move along the soft mantle which is the layer located located below the crust. ...
... • The crust of the Earth is broken into many pieces called plates. The plates move along the soft mantle which is the layer located located below the crust. ...
Layers of the Earth Power Point Presentation
... • The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth. • It is made of hot, dense rock. The rock in the mantle flows like asphalt because of the temperature differences found in the mantle. ...
... • The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth. • It is made of hot, dense rock. The rock in the mantle flows like asphalt because of the temperature differences found in the mantle. ...
Earth Space EOC Review Test #1 NAME
... 21. What is the difference between rotation and revolution? a. Rotation is the time it takes a planet to make one orbit around the sun and revolution is the time it takes a planet to spin once on its axis. b. Revolution is the time it takes a planet to make one orbit around the sun and rotation is t ...
... 21. What is the difference between rotation and revolution? a. Rotation is the time it takes a planet to make one orbit around the sun and revolution is the time it takes a planet to spin once on its axis. b. Revolution is the time it takes a planet to make one orbit around the sun and rotation is t ...
Layers of the Earth Vocabulary
... -Made up of the crust and the cool, rigid part of the upper mantle. -It is broken into tectonic plates and sits on top of the asthenosphere ...
... -Made up of the crust and the cool, rigid part of the upper mantle. -It is broken into tectonic plates and sits on top of the asthenosphere ...
IV. Plate Tectonics
... II. Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy C. Earth’s Crust Begins about 200 km beneath Earth’s surface Composed of the lithosphere (includes continental and oceanic crust) The asthenosphere lies directly beneath the lithosphere Continental crust is granite, very low density (2.7g/cm3). Oceanic crus ...
... II. Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy C. Earth’s Crust Begins about 200 km beneath Earth’s surface Composed of the lithosphere (includes continental and oceanic crust) The asthenosphere lies directly beneath the lithosphere Continental crust is granite, very low density (2.7g/cm3). Oceanic crus ...
Vocabulary – Chapter 14
... 21. Reserves: resources that have been identified and from which a usable mineral can be extracted profitably at present prices with current mining or extraction technology 22. Rock: any solid material that makes up a large, natural, continuous part of the earth’s crust 23. Rock cycle: largest and ...
... 21. Reserves: resources that have been identified and from which a usable mineral can be extracted profitably at present prices with current mining or extraction technology 22. Rock: any solid material that makes up a large, natural, continuous part of the earth’s crust 23. Rock cycle: largest and ...
Begin expedition at
... The breakup of Pangaea resulted in the formation of the modern ocean basins as continental masses drifted apart, allowing seawater to flow between the landmasses. 3. Formation of the Modern Ocean Basins As the continents drift apart, new crust is formed beneath the sea to fill the space. The shoreli ...
... The breakup of Pangaea resulted in the formation of the modern ocean basins as continental masses drifted apart, allowing seawater to flow between the landmasses. 3. Formation of the Modern Ocean Basins As the continents drift apart, new crust is formed beneath the sea to fill the space. The shoreli ...
Chapter 14 Geology and Earth Resources
... When sulfide ores are exposed to air and water, they produce sulfuric acid. Vast quantities of ore must be crushed and washed to obtain small quantities of metal; enormous amounts of freshwater are thereby contaminated with acid, arsenic, heavy metal. ...
... When sulfide ores are exposed to air and water, they produce sulfuric acid. Vast quantities of ore must be crushed and washed to obtain small quantities of metal; enormous amounts of freshwater are thereby contaminated with acid, arsenic, heavy metal. ...
Commotion Beneath the Ocean Due Date – See Cour
... The breakup of Pangaea resulted in the formation of the modern ocean basins as continental masses drifted apart, allowing seawater to flow between the landmasses. 3. Formation of the Modern Ocean Basins As the continents drift apart, new crust is formed beneath the sea to fill the space. The shoreli ...
... The breakup of Pangaea resulted in the formation of the modern ocean basins as continental masses drifted apart, allowing seawater to flow between the landmasses. 3. Formation of the Modern Ocean Basins As the continents drift apart, new crust is formed beneath the sea to fill the space. The shoreli ...
Class Agenda Week of 8-13 Oct 2007
... The theory of _____________________describes Earth’s surface as large plates that move over Earth’s thick, liquid interior. These plates are made up of various types of rocks. _____________________ are scientists who study _____________________. They determine the relative age of rocks using _______ ...
... The theory of _____________________describes Earth’s surface as large plates that move over Earth’s thick, liquid interior. These plates are made up of various types of rocks. _____________________ are scientists who study _____________________. They determine the relative age of rocks using _______ ...
OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL VOC (#1 – Test)
... crystalline rock only a few kilometers deep (a) thickest area of the crust (granite rock) = mountains continental crust thinnest area (basalt rock) = ocean floor oceanic crust (b) 5-70 km in thickness (c) (drawing of crust) 7. (Pg 7; 195) MINERAL – an inorganic (non-living/abiotic) substance foun ...
... crystalline rock only a few kilometers deep (a) thickest area of the crust (granite rock) = mountains continental crust thinnest area (basalt rock) = ocean floor oceanic crust (b) 5-70 km in thickness (c) (drawing of crust) 7. (Pg 7; 195) MINERAL – an inorganic (non-living/abiotic) substance foun ...
Revision summary presentation for C1 Earth Chemistry File
... The early atmosphere • There are lots of theories • One suggests that there was intense volcanic activity about 4.5 billion years ago when the Earth formed • This released carbon dioxide, water vapour and nitrogen gas – this formed the first atmosphere • The water vapour condensed and fell as rain, ...
... The early atmosphere • There are lots of theories • One suggests that there was intense volcanic activity about 4.5 billion years ago when the Earth formed • This released carbon dioxide, water vapour and nitrogen gas – this formed the first atmosphere • The water vapour condensed and fell as rain, ...
The Earth-Mars-Moon System - Geophysical Journal International
... Calculations of the tidal energy dissipation at the present time (MacDonald 1966) indicate that the Moon was very cloee to the Earth 1700 million years ago. However, it is unlikely that the tidal friction has remained constant during the life of the Earth. If the theory of continental drift is accep ...
... Calculations of the tidal energy dissipation at the present time (MacDonald 1966) indicate that the Moon was very cloee to the Earth 1700 million years ago. However, it is unlikely that the tidal friction has remained constant during the life of the Earth. If the theory of continental drift is accep ...
Geology of the Inner Planets
... 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 ...
digest #: title - The Described and Captioned Media Program
... How thick is the continental crust compared to the oceanic crust? 3. Describe the process of the rock cycle. Since the rock is constantly being used over and over again, does that mean that the earth is always the same? Why or why not? 4. How do we know that the planet is evolving? What theory did G ...
... How thick is the continental crust compared to the oceanic crust? 3. Describe the process of the rock cycle. Since the rock is constantly being used over and over again, does that mean that the earth is always the same? Why or why not? 4. How do we know that the planet is evolving? What theory did G ...
Layers of the Earth
... Introduce the activity by telling students that they are going to “make” the layers of the Earth. The directions are on the slide, so the students will be able to read them as they move along with the project. The students will get into groups of four. Have two students from each group come up ...
... Introduce the activity by telling students that they are going to “make” the layers of the Earth. The directions are on the slide, so the students will be able to read them as they move along with the project. The students will get into groups of four. Have two students from each group come up ...
The Earth and its Layers
... – 3. Both pressure and temperature increase toward the center of the Earth, but at different rates. Density also increases as you reach the center. ...
... – 3. Both pressure and temperature increase toward the center of the Earth, but at different rates. Density also increases as you reach the center. ...
Rock Cycle Study Guide Key
... 1. Label all parts of the Rock Cycle. 2. 2. What flow of energy drives processes such as melting, crystallization, and deformation? Internal heat energy. 3. What flow of energy drives processes such as weathering and erosion? Energy from the sun. 4. What is the rock cycle? Any rock on Earth can be c ...
... 1. Label all parts of the Rock Cycle. 2. 2. What flow of energy drives processes such as melting, crystallization, and deformation? Internal heat energy. 3. What flow of energy drives processes such as weathering and erosion? Energy from the sun. 4. What is the rock cycle? Any rock on Earth can be c ...
2001310 Earth Space Science Study Guide
... Be able to identify possible effects of the Big Bang Theory. Define satellite and give examples. Understand the relationship between gravity and energy and how it relates to the Universe. Understand the concept of ...
... Be able to identify possible effects of the Big Bang Theory. Define satellite and give examples. Understand the relationship between gravity and energy and how it relates to the Universe. Understand the concept of ...
Science
... Benchmark #4: Knows that earth contains rocks and minerals; minerals which have distinct properties which make up rocks. In time, rocks change their properties through a process known as the “rock cycle”. Instructional Objectives & Grades Covered In ...
... Benchmark #4: Knows that earth contains rocks and minerals; minerals which have distinct properties which make up rocks. In time, rocks change their properties through a process known as the “rock cycle”. Instructional Objectives & Grades Covered In ...
Earth`s Physical Systems: Matter, Energy and
... engineering to produce mutant organisms (genetic engineering). Consequences are unknown, eg. Cultivated plants may become weeds (unwanted plants), ...
... engineering to produce mutant organisms (genetic engineering). Consequences are unknown, eg. Cultivated plants may become weeds (unwanted plants), ...
weathering?
... 52.) Principle that states processes that happened long ago operate the same today and have always operated is known as uniformitarianism ...
... 52.) Principle that states processes that happened long ago operate the same today and have always operated is known as uniformitarianism ...
Sustainability of Ecosystems Science 10 Test Review Ecologist
... 9. _______Scavengers___________________ are animals that eat food that has been killed and left behind. 10. Organisms which are able to produce their own food, such as plants, are known as _____Autotrophs_____________________ or _____________Producers______________. 11. ____92_______________________ ...
... 9. _______Scavengers___________________ are animals that eat food that has been killed and left behind. 10. Organisms which are able to produce their own food, such as plants, are known as _____Autotrophs_____________________ or _____________Producers______________. 11. ____92_______________________ ...
Chapter 7, Section 1 Directed Reading A
... 3. Complete Sentence - Why do less dense compounds make up Earth’s crust while the densest compounds make up the core? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. List the three layers of the Earth, based on their ...
... 3. Complete Sentence - Why do less dense compounds make up Earth’s crust while the densest compounds make up the core? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. List the three layers of the Earth, based on their ...