Earth History Test Study Guide Parts 1 and 2
... 2. What does the theory of catastrophism say about the rate and processes of change in Earth’s land/surface features? 3. Define the “Law of Superposition”. 4. If sedimentary rock layers are undisturbed, how will they be arranged? 5. How can you determine the relative age of undisturbed rock layers? ...
... 2. What does the theory of catastrophism say about the rate and processes of change in Earth’s land/surface features? 3. Define the “Law of Superposition”. 4. If sedimentary rock layers are undisturbed, how will they be arranged? 5. How can you determine the relative age of undisturbed rock layers? ...
Plate boudaries
... Did you know that the ocean floor in the Atlantic is growing by 3cm per year? ...
... Did you know that the ocean floor in the Atlantic is growing by 3cm per year? ...
Theory of Plate Tectonics
... (coal deposits) found in Antarctica • Glaciation in Africa, South America, India, and Australia during the same time ...
... (coal deposits) found in Antarctica • Glaciation in Africa, South America, India, and Australia during the same time ...
OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL VOC (#1 – Test)
... [Terms in BLUE were previously defined] 1. (1-3 Pg 80) VOLCANISM – two mountain building processes in which magma (molten rock) either breaks through the surface (lava) = volcano, OR pushes up the earth’s crust = doming (a) volcanism is one of nature’s “constructive” forces 2. (3 Pg 80) GEOLOGY – th ...
... [Terms in BLUE were previously defined] 1. (1-3 Pg 80) VOLCANISM – two mountain building processes in which magma (molten rock) either breaks through the surface (lava) = volcano, OR pushes up the earth’s crust = doming (a) volcanism is one of nature’s “constructive” forces 2. (3 Pg 80) GEOLOGY – th ...
Lesson 3 Volcanoes NOTES
... Scientists concluded that volcanoes tend to erupt where one plate is pushed under another plate. ...
... Scientists concluded that volcanoes tend to erupt where one plate is pushed under another plate. ...
Earth Science Chapter 9 Section 5 Review
... a. small amounts of material from the lower mantle move upward to the surface b. slabs of cold oceanic lithosphere move down and into the lower mantle c. large chunks of continental crust are pulled down into the lower mantle d. material from the inner core rises into the mantle to form super hot pl ...
... a. small amounts of material from the lower mantle move upward to the surface b. slabs of cold oceanic lithosphere move down and into the lower mantle c. large chunks of continental crust are pulled down into the lower mantle d. material from the inner core rises into the mantle to form super hot pl ...
Chapter 3 The Origin of Ocean Basins LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1
... 2. Seismicity and volcanism are concentrated along plate boundaries. 3. Movement of plates is caused by thermal convection of the “plastic” rocks of the asthenosphere that drag along the overlying lithospheric plates. 4. Mantle plumes originate deep within the asthenosphere as molten rock that rises ...
... 2. Seismicity and volcanism are concentrated along plate boundaries. 3. Movement of plates is caused by thermal convection of the “plastic” rocks of the asthenosphere that drag along the overlying lithospheric plates. 4. Mantle plumes originate deep within the asthenosphere as molten rock that rises ...
Inside the Earth
... The Core is Divided Into… Outer Core • The outer core is a liquid • The material of the outer core is considered molten as it is extremely hot • Less dense than the inner core • Made up of Iron and ...
... The Core is Divided Into… Outer Core • The outer core is a liquid • The material of the outer core is considered molten as it is extremely hot • Less dense than the inner core • Made up of Iron and ...
Document
... Rock is shaken or whipped from side-to-side, like the wavy motion of a snake. They are the second fastest waves sent out by an earthquake. They travel down into the earth. ...
... Rock is shaken or whipped from side-to-side, like the wavy motion of a snake. They are the second fastest waves sent out by an earthquake. They travel down into the earth. ...
Geology 1 Questions for Chapter 4 1) Lava flows are typically finer
... Geology 1 Questions for Chapter 4 1) Lava flows are typically finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks. Why? A) Intrusive magma is cooler because it is well insulated by the surrounding rock. B) Intrusive magma flows onto the Earth's surface and cools very slowly, allowing many small mineral grain ...
... Geology 1 Questions for Chapter 4 1) Lava flows are typically finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks. Why? A) Intrusive magma is cooler because it is well insulated by the surrounding rock. B) Intrusive magma flows onto the Earth's surface and cools very slowly, allowing many small mineral grain ...
CHAPTER 9 REVIEW
... 4. Rocks are foliated or nonfoliated depending on their _____________________. 5. The word metamorphic means "______________". 6. Broken pieces of what types of rock are deposited into layers and cemented together to form sedimentary rock? 7. Which can occur in the rock cycle? 8. The size of mineral ...
... 4. Rocks are foliated or nonfoliated depending on their _____________________. 5. The word metamorphic means "______________". 6. Broken pieces of what types of rock are deposited into layers and cemented together to form sedimentary rock? 7. Which can occur in the rock cycle? 8. The size of mineral ...
Earth and Space Science Review
... a. Seismographs are the instruments that record the seismic waves. b. Richter Scale – measures the energy release of a moderate earthquake (magnitude 3.07.0) c. Moment magnitude - measures the energy release of large scale earthquakes d. Mercalli Intensity scale – measures the damage done by an ear ...
... a. Seismographs are the instruments that record the seismic waves. b. Richter Scale – measures the energy release of a moderate earthquake (magnitude 3.07.0) c. Moment magnitude - measures the energy release of large scale earthquakes d. Mercalli Intensity scale – measures the damage done by an ear ...
Igneous Rocks - MSU Billings
... The rock cycle shows how one type of rocky material gets transformed into another – Representation of how rocks are formed, broken down, and processed in response to changing conditions – Processes may involve interactions of geosphere with hydrosphere, atmosphere and/or biosphere – Arrows indicate ...
... The rock cycle shows how one type of rocky material gets transformed into another – Representation of how rocks are formed, broken down, and processed in response to changing conditions – Processes may involve interactions of geosphere with hydrosphere, atmosphere and/or biosphere – Arrows indicate ...
Part IV: Plate Tectonics, Topography and Ecology Due: 5/23 1. What
... 1. What are Continental Drift, Seafloor Spreading, and Plate Tectonics? Continental Drift – idea that continents have slowly moved to their current locations over time Alfred Wegner. Seafloor Spreading – theory that new seafloor is formed when hot magma is forced upward toward the surface at a m ...
... 1. What are Continental Drift, Seafloor Spreading, and Plate Tectonics? Continental Drift – idea that continents have slowly moved to their current locations over time Alfred Wegner. Seafloor Spreading – theory that new seafloor is formed when hot magma is forced upward toward the surface at a m ...
Texas Science Grade 8 Investigations
... d. Label on your map the obvious convergent and divergent plate boundaries. Label any areas you are not sure about “difficult” boundaries. e. What made the difficult boundary areas challenging to label? f. We have identified seven major tectonic plates based on obvious convergent and divergent pla ...
... d. Label on your map the obvious convergent and divergent plate boundaries. Label any areas you are not sure about “difficult” boundaries. e. What made the difficult boundary areas challenging to label? f. We have identified seven major tectonic plates based on obvious convergent and divergent pla ...
Section 2 Crossword
... volcano with no recent eruptive history and not expected to erupt again (2 words) seismic sea wave solid, outermost zone of earth’s crust eruption of lava from a crack in the lithosphere (2 words) another term for composite volcano volcanic mudflow deposit formed from hot ash and water measure of ea ...
... volcano with no recent eruptive history and not expected to erupt again (2 words) seismic sea wave solid, outermost zone of earth’s crust eruption of lava from a crack in the lithosphere (2 words) another term for composite volcano volcanic mudflow deposit formed from hot ash and water measure of ea ...
Section 13
... Magma is melted rock beneath Earth’s surface; lava is magma that erupts onto Earth’s surface ...
... Magma is melted rock beneath Earth’s surface; lava is magma that erupts onto Earth’s surface ...
Section 2 Crossword
... volcano with no recent eruptive history and not expected to erupt again (2 words) seismic sea wave solid, outermost zone of earth’s crust eruption of lava from a crack in the lithosphere (2 words) another term for composite volcano volcanic mudflow deposit formed from hot ash and water measure of ea ...
... volcano with no recent eruptive history and not expected to erupt again (2 words) seismic sea wave solid, outermost zone of earth’s crust eruption of lava from a crack in the lithosphere (2 words) another term for composite volcano volcanic mudflow deposit formed from hot ash and water measure of ea ...
Ocean earth geology - Home | eaecaoceans11.srsbteachers
... other rocks that recrystallize under higher pressures and/or temperatures. A number of geological processes can transform one rock type into another. ...
... other rocks that recrystallize under higher pressures and/or temperatures. A number of geological processes can transform one rock type into another. ...
Large igneous province
A large igneous province (LIP) is an extremely large accumulation of igneous rocks, including liquid rock (intrusive) or volcanic rock formations (extrusive), when hot magma extrudes from inside the Earth and flows out. The source of many or all LIPs is variously attributed to mantle plumes or to processes associated with plate tectonics. Types of LIPs can include large volcanic provinces (LVP), created through flood basalt and large plutonic provinces (LPP). Eleven distinct flood basalt episodes occurred in the past 250 million years, creating volcanic provinces, which coincided with mass extinctions in prehistoric times. Formation depends on a range of factors, such as continental configuration, latitude, volume, rate, duration of eruption, style and setting (continental vs. oceanic), the preexisting climate state, and the biota resilience to change.