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[ Mehr anzeigen ]What are the 4 subdivisions under Earth Science? 
Geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy 
 
 
 
What is geology? 
The study of minerals, rocks, and fossils 
 
 
 
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What is oceanography? 
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In den EinkaufswagenWhat are the 4 subdivisions under Earth Science? 
Geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy 
 
 
 
What is geology? 
The study of minerals, rocks, and fossils 
 
 
 
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What is oceanography? 
The study of the ocean - specificall...
Earth science encompasses four main science disciplines. They are _____. 
 
astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and geology 
 
 
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In den EinkaufswagenEarth science encompasses four main science disciplines. They are _____. 
 
astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and geology 
 
 
Mr. Hitch taught us about sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. He described how they were formed, what they contain, and showed us samples of each. He is a good ...
Astronomy 
The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere 
 
 
 
Meteorology 
The study of the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather 
 
 
 
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Geology 
The study of the materials that make up Earth, the processes that form/change these ...
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In den EinkaufswagenAstronomy 
The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere 
 
 
 
Meteorology 
The study of the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather 
 
 
 
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Geology 
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Andes 
Oceanic-Continental 
 
 
 
Cascades 
Oceanic-Continental 
 
 
 
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Sierra Nevadan 
Oceanic-Continental 
 
 
 
Aleutian 
Oceanic-Oceanic 
 
 
 
Mariana 
Oceanic-Oceanic 
 
 
 
Tonga Islands 
Oceanic-Oceanic 
 
 
 
Himalayas 
Continental-Continental 
 
 
 
Alps 
Continen...
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In den EinkaufswagenAndes 
Oceanic-Continental 
 
 
 
Cascades 
Oceanic-Continental 
 
 
 
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Sierra Nevadan 
Oceanic-Continental 
 
 
 
Aleutian 
Oceanic-Oceanic 
 
 
 
Mariana 
Oceanic-Oceanic 
 
 
 
Tonga Islands 
Oceanic-Oceanic 
 
 
 
Himalayas 
Continental-Continental 
 
 
 
Alps 
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Earthquake 
a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust and upper mantle. Usually caused by movement along a fault plane or by volcanic activity and resulting in the generation of seismic waves which can be destructive. 
 
 
 
Seismic waves 
an earth vibration generated by an earthquake or explosio...
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In den EinkaufswagenEarthquake 
a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust and upper mantle. Usually caused by movement along a fault plane or by volcanic activity and resulting in the generation of seismic waves which can be destructive. 
 
 
 
Seismic waves 
an earth vibration generated by an earthquake or explosio...
Which rock type is best suited for aquifers? 
permeable 
 
 
 
Drag each statement to indicate a benefit or drawback of the privatization of water. 
Benefit: 
Allows investment in specialists to enhance existing systems 
Allows money to be aquired more quickly to repair infrastructure 
 
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In den EinkaufswagenWhich rock type is best suited for aquifers? 
permeable 
 
 
 
Drag each statement to indicate a benefit or drawback of the privatization of water. 
Benefit: 
Allows investment in specialists to enhance existing systems 
Allows money to be aquired more quickly to repair infrastructure 
 
Drawback: 
...
Soil 
The loose, weathered material on Earth's surface in which plants can grow. 
 
 
 
Horizon 
a layer of soil 
 
 
 
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Humus 
material formed from decaying leaves and other organic matter 
 
 
 
Loam 
An especially fertile topsoil containing about equal parts of sand and...
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In den EinkaufswagenSoil 
The loose, weathered material on Earth's surface in which plants can grow. 
 
 
 
Horizon 
a layer of soil 
 
 
 
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Humus 
material formed from decaying leaves and other organic matter 
 
 
 
Loam 
An especially fertile topsoil containing about equal parts of sand and...
Vent 
An opening in Earth's crust through which volcanic material erupts. 
 
 
 
Silica 
A major portion of all magma is ________. 
 
 
 
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Lava 
Molten rock that comes out of an erupting volcano. 
 
 
 
Pyroc...
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In den EinkaufswagenVent 
An opening in Earth's crust through which volcanic material erupts. 
 
 
 
Silica 
A major portion of all magma is ________. 
 
 
 
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Lava 
Molten rock that comes out of an erupting volcano. 
 
 
 
Pyroc...
Identify the way oceans can influence climate change. Select the two correct answers 
-ocean temperature could affect currents 
-ocean currents could affect prevailing winds 
 
 
 
Which can scientists study to learn about the atmospheric carbon dioxide thousands of years ago? 
ice 
 
 
 
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In den EinkaufswagenIdentify the way oceans can influence climate change. Select the two correct answers 
-ocean temperature could affect currents 
-ocean currents could affect prevailing winds 
 
 
 
Which can scientists study to learn about the atmospheric carbon dioxide thousands of years ago? 
ice 
 
 
 
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Water comes from rain and goes to rivers and streams. 
Describe the location of all the earth's water 
 
 
 
List pros and cons of dams 
 
 
 
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evotranspiration, condensation, precipitation, and groundwater. 
Describe the different processes that make up the water 
 
 
 
D...
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In den EinkaufswagenWater comes from rain and goes to rivers and streams. 
Describe the location of all the earth's water 
 
 
 
List pros and cons of dams 
 
 
 
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evotranspiration, condensation, precipitation, and groundwater. 
Describe the different processes that make up the water 
 
 
 
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Mineral 
a naturally occuring, inorganic crystalline material with a unique chemical composition. 
 
 
 
Silicate 
any one of numerous minerals that have an oxygen and silicon tetrahedron as their structure 
 
 
 
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Silicon Oxygen Tetrahedron 
a structure composed of four ox...
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In den EinkaufswagenMineral 
a naturally occuring, inorganic crystalline material with a unique chemical composition. 
 
 
 
Silicate 
any one of numerous minerals that have an oxygen and silicon tetrahedron as their structure 
 
 
 
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Silicon Oxygen Tetrahedron 
a structure composed of four ox...
Matter from space can ____ to form a nebula or matter from a star can ____ to form a nebula. 
condense, explode 
 
 
 
Which major characteristic defines the Cenozoic era? 
mammals became dominant 
 
 
 
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Kepler's first law of motion describes what feature of a planet's o...
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In den EinkaufswagenMatter from space can ____ to form a nebula or matter from a star can ____ to form a nebula. 
condense, explode 
 
 
 
Which major characteristic defines the Cenozoic era? 
mammals became dominant 
 
 
 
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Kepler's first law of motion describes what feature of a planet's o...
hydroelectric dam 
dam that uses the water it stores to produce electricity 
 
 
dam 
a barrier that runs across a river or stream to control the flow of water 
 
 
 
Why do humans divert water? 
to grow crops, 
supply homes and businesses with water, 
create energy through hydroelectric dams 
 
 
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In den Einkaufswagenhydroelectric dam 
dam that uses the water it stores to produce electricity 
 
 
dam 
a barrier that runs across a river or stream to control the flow of water 
 
 
 
Why do humans divert water? 
to grow crops, 
supply homes and businesses with water, 
create energy through hydroelectric dams 
 
 
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lithosphere 
A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust. 
 
 
 
plate tectonics 
The theory that explains how large pieces of the lithosphere, called plates, move and change shape. 
 
 
 
Alfred Wegener 
A German scientist who proposed the theroy of continental drift 
 
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In den Einkaufswagenlithosphere 
A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust. 
 
 
 
plate tectonics 
The theory that explains how large pieces of the lithosphere, called plates, move and change shape. 
 
 
 
Alfred Wegener 
A German scientist who proposed the theroy of continental drift 
 
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Plate tectonics 
theory that explains the: 
- movement of the continents 
- changes in Earth's crust caused by internal forces 
 
 
 
Plates 
rigid blocks of crust and upper mantle 
- move along the hot upper mantle 
- make up the lithosphere 
 
 
 
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In den EinkaufswagenPlate tectonics 
theory that explains the: 
- movement of the continents 
- changes in Earth's crust caused by internal forces 
 
 
 
Plates 
rigid blocks of crust and upper mantle 
- move along the hot upper mantle 
- make up the lithosphere 
 
 
 
Brainpower 
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CSU 
A team of specialist police, photographers and forensic scientists trained in collecting and analysing evidence. 
 
 
 
Pathology 
The study of disease and cause of death 
 
 
 
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Ballistics 
the study of guns and bullets 
 
 
 
Toxicology 
the study of the effects of p...
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In den EinkaufswagenCSU 
A team of specialist police, photographers and forensic scientists trained in collecting and analysing evidence. 
 
 
 
Pathology 
The study of disease and cause of death 
 
 
 
Brainpower 
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Ballistics 
the study of guns and bullets 
 
 
 
Toxicology 
the study of the effects of p...
crust 
mantles 
outer core 
inner core 
4 layers of earth 
 
 
 
outer core 
only liquid layer of earth 
 
 
 
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crust 
outermost layer of earth 
 
 
 
continental crust 
oceanic crust 
two parts of crust 
 
 
 
continental crust 
makes up the continent 
 
 
 
40 to 70 km th...
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In den Einkaufswagencrust 
mantles 
outer core 
inner core 
4 layers of earth 
 
 
 
outer core 
only liquid layer of earth 
 
 
 
Brainpower 
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crust 
outermost layer of earth 
 
 
 
continental crust 
oceanic crust 
two parts of crust 
 
 
 
continental crust 
makes up the continent 
 
 
 
40 to 70 km th...
Which of the following changes would end Earth's tectonic activity? 
A Earth's crust becomes a cooler solid. 
B Earth's mantle becomes a warmer semiliquid. 
C Earth's mantle becomes cooler and solid. 
D Earth's outer core becomes warmer. 
C Earth's mantle becomes cooler and solid. 
 
 
 
Which...
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In den EinkaufswagenWhich of the following changes would end Earth's tectonic activity? 
A Earth's crust becomes a cooler solid. 
B Earth's mantle becomes a warmer semiliquid. 
C Earth's mantle becomes cooler and solid. 
D Earth's outer core becomes warmer. 
C Earth's mantle becomes cooler and solid. 
 
 
 
Which...
mineral 
naturally forming solid with a specific composition that forms crstals 
 
 
 
igeneous rock 
rock formed when melted rock cools and hardens often near a volcano 
 
 
 
sedimentary rock 
rock formed from pieces of rocks and remains of living things cemented together 
 
 
 
sediments 
pieces ...
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In den Einkaufswagenmineral 
naturally forming solid with a specific composition that forms crstals 
 
 
 
igeneous rock 
rock formed when melted rock cools and hardens often near a volcano 
 
 
 
sedimentary rock 
rock formed from pieces of rocks and remains of living things cemented together 
 
 
 
sediments 
pieces ...
Plate tectonics 
theory that explains the: 
- movement of the continents 
- changes in Earth's crust caused by internal forces 
 
 
 
Plates 
rigid blocks of crust and upper mantle 
- move along the hot upper mantle 
- make up the lithosphere 
 
 
 
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Divergence 
- 2 plates...
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In den EinkaufswagenPlate tectonics 
theory that explains the: 
- movement of the continents 
- changes in Earth's crust caused by internal forces 
 
 
 
Plates 
rigid blocks of crust and upper mantle 
- move along the hot upper mantle 
- make up the lithosphere 
 
 
 
Brainpower 
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Divergence 
- 2 plates...
Asthenosphere 
The layer of soft but solid mobile rock found below the lithosphere. The asthenosphere begins about 100 km below Earth's surface and extends to a depth of about 350 km; the lower part of the upper mantle. 
 
 
 
Atmosphere 
the layers of gases that surround a planet 
 
 
 
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In den EinkaufswagenAsthenosphere 
The layer of soft but solid mobile rock found below the lithosphere. The asthenosphere begins about 100 km below Earth's surface and extends to a depth of about 350 km; the lower part of the upper mantle. 
 
 
 
Atmosphere 
the layers of gases that surround a planet 
 
 
 
Brainpower...
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