Earth`s structure - Deakin University Blogs
... According to plate tectonic theory, the lithosphere is divided into about a dozen rigid sections, called ‘plates’, which move over the asthenosphere, the part of the mantle that behaves plastically and flows slowly (imagine bricks moving over freshly laid mortar). Refer to one of the websites listed ...
... According to plate tectonic theory, the lithosphere is divided into about a dozen rigid sections, called ‘plates’, which move over the asthenosphere, the part of the mantle that behaves plastically and flows slowly (imagine bricks moving over freshly laid mortar). Refer to one of the websites listed ...
Metamorphic Rocks
... High-T, low-P zones in regions near igneous activity within shallow Lithosphere (Crust) High P, high-T zones in regions near igneous activity deeper in Lithosphere (Uppermost Mantle) ...
... High-T, low-P zones in regions near igneous activity within shallow Lithosphere (Crust) High P, high-T zones in regions near igneous activity deeper in Lithosphere (Uppermost Mantle) ...
Powerpoint
... slides beneath the continental crust The seafloor crust heats up as it descends and partially melts when it reaches a certain depth. This molten rock can rise upwards, erupting as lava from stratovolcanoes. The lowest density materials in the seafloor crust are the ones that melt, so the lava (which ...
... slides beneath the continental crust The seafloor crust heats up as it descends and partially melts when it reaches a certain depth. This molten rock can rise upwards, erupting as lava from stratovolcanoes. The lowest density materials in the seafloor crust are the ones that melt, so the lava (which ...
Chapter 10 study guide
... modern continents which drifted to their present locations. There was other evidence that supported Wegener’s hypothesis… Landforms Wegener thought that the crumpling of the crust in places may have produced mountain ranges such as the Andes Mountains. Mountain ranges on one continent seemed to co ...
... modern continents which drifted to their present locations. There was other evidence that supported Wegener’s hypothesis… Landforms Wegener thought that the crumpling of the crust in places may have produced mountain ranges such as the Andes Mountains. Mountain ranges on one continent seemed to co ...
Study Guide
... Minerals are naturally-occurring, inorganic crystalline solids with definite chemical formulas. Physical properties important for mineral identification include cleavage, crystal form, hardness, luster, and some special properties like magnetism or effervescing in weak acid. The largest group of min ...
... Minerals are naturally-occurring, inorganic crystalline solids with definite chemical formulas. Physical properties important for mineral identification include cleavage, crystal form, hardness, luster, and some special properties like magnetism or effervescing in weak acid. The largest group of min ...
Radiometric Dating - Tulane University
... Prior to 1905 the best and most accepted age of the Earth was that proposed by Lord Kelvin based on the amount of time necessary for the Earth to cool to its present temperature from a completely liquid state. Although we now recognize lots of problems with that calculation, the age of 25 my was acc ...
... Prior to 1905 the best and most accepted age of the Earth was that proposed by Lord Kelvin based on the amount of time necessary for the Earth to cool to its present temperature from a completely liquid state. Although we now recognize lots of problems with that calculation, the age of 25 my was acc ...
`I. True/False Questions: circle a “T” for true or “F” for false (10% total
... 4. An atom that consists of 8 protons and 8 neutrons would have a: a) atomic mass = 8 b) atomic number of 16 c) 8 electrons d) all of the above 5. The relationship between the isotopes of C12 and C14 would be that a) C14 has 14 electrons and C12 has 12 electrons. b) C14 and C12 have the same number ...
... 4. An atom that consists of 8 protons and 8 neutrons would have a: a) atomic mass = 8 b) atomic number of 16 c) 8 electrons d) all of the above 5. The relationship between the isotopes of C12 and C14 would be that a) C14 has 14 electrons and C12 has 12 electrons. b) C14 and C12 have the same number ...
Slide 1
... 104. What is the land from the edge of the shelf descending to the deep water of the ocean basin or floor called? ...
... 104. What is the land from the edge of the shelf descending to the deep water of the ocean basin or floor called? ...
Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources
... B. Huge volumes of heated and molten rock moving around the earth’s interior form massive solid tectonic plates that move extremely slowly across the earth’s surface. 1. About 12 or so rigid tectonic plates move across the surface of the mantle very slowly. These thick plates compose the lithosphere ...
... B. Huge volumes of heated and molten rock moving around the earth’s interior form massive solid tectonic plates that move extremely slowly across the earth’s surface. 1. About 12 or so rigid tectonic plates move across the surface of the mantle very slowly. These thick plates compose the lithosphere ...
CONSTRUCTING A SEA-FLOOR SPREADING MODEL
... The lithosphere is composed of the crust and upper mantle and is broken into large pieces know as plates. The lithospheric plates, carrying both oceanic and continental rock, “float” on the plastic part of the mantle below the lithosphere. Plates move together, separate, and slide past each other cr ...
... The lithosphere is composed of the crust and upper mantle and is broken into large pieces know as plates. The lithospheric plates, carrying both oceanic and continental rock, “float” on the plastic part of the mantle below the lithosphere. Plates move together, separate, and slide past each other cr ...
Name Class___________ Date Grade 7 Science: Benchmark #2
... 3. The white speckles are probably the mineral calcite. 4. The rock probably formed in a water environment. 5. The rock measures 4 cm wide, 8 cm long, and 2 cm thick. 6. Fossil shells embedded in the rock can be seen with a hand lens. 7. If the rock is broken with a hammer, it will probably contain ...
... 3. The white speckles are probably the mineral calcite. 4. The rock probably formed in a water environment. 5. The rock measures 4 cm wide, 8 cm long, and 2 cm thick. 6. Fossil shells embedded in the rock can be seen with a hand lens. 7. If the rock is broken with a hammer, it will probably contain ...
GEOELECTRIC STRUCTURE AND LITHOLOGY BENEATH THE
... in all the three directions of the Cartesian coordinate system. This was attained by use of a commercial interpretation package, Visual Data 3D visualization software from GraphNow Inc. This study focuses mainly on application of VES method aimed in mapping out the subsurface resistivity, which is t ...
... in all the three directions of the Cartesian coordinate system. This was attained by use of a commercial interpretation package, Visual Data 3D visualization software from GraphNow Inc. This study focuses mainly on application of VES method aimed in mapping out the subsurface resistivity, which is t ...
Tectoinic Plates and Rock Cycle
... together by quartz and calcium carbonate (Calcite). Examples: sandstone (sand stuck together), Conglomerate (rounded & concrete-looking) and Breccia ...
... together by quartz and calcium carbonate (Calcite). Examples: sandstone (sand stuck together), Conglomerate (rounded & concrete-looking) and Breccia ...
Plate Tectonics Jeopardy 2016-17 - WITH
... 3B. Why are there volcanoes at these island arcs and also on SOME subduction zone mountains on shore, like near Seattle, and the West Coast of South America? ...
... 3B. Why are there volcanoes at these island arcs and also on SOME subduction zone mountains on shore, like near Seattle, and the West Coast of South America? ...
Compared to the desolate surface of the Moon, Earth must
... 1. Rock: naturally formed aggregate of one or more minerals 2. Mineral: naturally occurring inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition SiO2, CaCO3, Fe2SiO4, BaSO4, PbS ...
... 1. Rock: naturally formed aggregate of one or more minerals 2. Mineral: naturally occurring inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition SiO2, CaCO3, Fe2SiO4, BaSO4, PbS ...
Students must know the following vocabulary: Plate tectonics
... - Who came up with the hypothesis that continents were once connected? - What evidence did he use to back up his hypothesis (use foldable)? - How was the puzzle-like fit, rock, climate, and fossil evidence used to support his hypothesis? - Did scientists believe Wegener? Why or why not? o Scientists ...
... - Who came up with the hypothesis that continents were once connected? - What evidence did he use to back up his hypothesis (use foldable)? - How was the puzzle-like fit, rock, climate, and fossil evidence used to support his hypothesis? - Did scientists believe Wegener? Why or why not? o Scientists ...
DYNAMIC PLANET I
... • All the Earth’s oceans have a continuous mountain range, called a mid-ocean ridge • Located above rising currents in the mantle convection cells • Stand high because they are heated by hot rising material which expands the rocks ...
... • All the Earth’s oceans have a continuous mountain range, called a mid-ocean ridge • Located above rising currents in the mantle convection cells • Stand high because they are heated by hot rising material which expands the rocks ...
2 Precambrian Geology
... •Continents did not always exist but grew from the chemical differentiation of early, mafic magmas in the young hot earth. Floating “Volcanic Islands” of less dense higher silica magmas. ...
... •Continents did not always exist but grew from the chemical differentiation of early, mafic magmas in the young hot earth. Floating “Volcanic Islands” of less dense higher silica magmas. ...
Light: The Cosmic Messenger
... • What are the major geological features of Mars? • What geological evidence tells us that water once flowed on Mars? ...
... • What are the major geological features of Mars? • What geological evidence tells us that water once flowed on Mars? ...
Constructive and Destructive Forces Notes and Activities
... convecting up from the mantle-core. Hotspot can burn through all of the layers of the crust and cool to form ...
... convecting up from the mantle-core. Hotspot can burn through all of the layers of the crust and cool to form ...
Chapter 10 * Plate Tectonics
... Fossil evidence has been used to support this hypothesis. Fossils of the same plants and animals have been found in areas that could have been joined together at one time. Geologic evidence also supports Wegener’s hypothesis of continental drift. The ages and types of rocks in the coastal regions of ...
... Fossil evidence has been used to support this hypothesis. Fossils of the same plants and animals have been found in areas that could have been joined together at one time. Geologic evidence also supports Wegener’s hypothesis of continental drift. The ages and types of rocks in the coastal regions of ...
Chapter 11
... Principles and rules of • Inclusions – one rock contained within another (rock containing the inclusions is younger) • Unconformities • An unconformity is a break in the rock record • Types of unconformities • Angular unconformity – tilted rocks are overlain by flat-lying rocks • Disconformity – st ...
... Principles and rules of • Inclusions – one rock contained within another (rock containing the inclusions is younger) • Unconformities • An unconformity is a break in the rock record • Types of unconformities • Angular unconformity – tilted rocks are overlain by flat-lying rocks • Disconformity – st ...
Composition of Mars
The composition of Mars covers the branch of the geology of Mars that describes the make-up of the planet Mars.