Continental drift Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

Praxis II Middle School Science 5440 Latest Update Graded A+ "Zeroth" Law of Thermodynamics If systems 1 and 2 are both in equilibrium with 3, then 1 and 2 are also in equilibrium with each other. 1st Law of Thermodynamics Matter and energy are conserved (energy in = energy out) in a closed system. 2 elements - liquid at room temperature Hg, Br 2nd Law of Thermodynamics Entropy always increases in a closed system. Not all energy is transferred; some is "lost" as heat. 3r...

EARTH SCIENCE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS List the 3 main layers of the earth from the center to the outside based on composition (what they are made out of). - Correct Answer ️️ -1). Core (Inner and outer)-solid inner liquide outer. Iron/nickel alloy. Extreme pressure 2).Mantle-82% of the earth's volume-Solid, rocky, shell 3). Crust (Oceanic-younger rocks and Continental-granite rocks) List the 5 mechanical layers of the earth (based on how they deform?) Whic layers is a liqui...

EAS exam 1 questions & answers 2023-24 torrential mudflow of wet volcanic debris is called - ANSWER-lahar shallow focus earthquakes are associated w which type of plate boundary? - ANSWER-convergent, transform, divergent what type of mineral is pyrite - ANSWER-sulfide chemical formula (Mg,Fe)2SiO4 describes what mineral - ANSWER-olivine which volcanic flows moves the most rapidly - ANSWER-pyroclastic flows most common rock-forming minerals in the crust are - ANSWER-silicates ...

EARTH SCIENCE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 5 1. seismic waves: Vibrationsthat travel through Earth carrying the energy releasedduring an earthquake. 2. crust: the outer layer of the Earth 3. mantle: the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core 4. lithosphere: the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and therigid upper part of the mantle 5. asthenosphere: the soft layer of the mantle on which the lithospher...

List the 3 main layers of the earth from the center to the outside based on composition (what they are made out of). - Answer-1). Core (Inner and outer)-solid inner liquide outer. Iron/nickel alloy. Extreme pressure 2).Mantle-82% of the earth's volume-Solid, rocky, shell 3). Crust (Oceanic-younger rocks and Continental-granite rocks) List the 5 mechanical layers of the earth (based on how they deform?) Whic layers is a liquid? - Answer-1.The lithosphere is the outermost mechanical layer a...

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MTTC Integrated Science - Earth & SpacTheory of Plate Tectonics - ANSWER A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time - explains the process of continental drift - theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading - continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - ANSWER African, Antarctic, Australian, Eurasian, North Ameri...

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What is Geology "Earth knowledge" -Scientific study of our planet -Earth's history -Earth's composition -Earth's internal structure -Earth's surface features Sustainable Development Earth is a "spaceship" with limited resources and a delicate life-support system. "Sustainable Development": Current generation must ensure hospitable planet for future generations. The Roles of Geologists -Find and manage NATURAL RESOURCES -Understand Earth processes well enough to ...

Theory of Plate Tectonics - ANSWER A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time - explains the process of continental drift - theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading - continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - ANSWER African, Antarctic, Australian, Eurasian, North American, South American, Pacific, Cocos, N...