Inside Earth Ch. 2 Sec. 1 Notes
... *The movement of Earth's plates causes stress on the rocks Stress: A force that acts on rocks to change its shape or volume -Stress adds energy to rock -Energy is stored until rock changes shape or breaks 3 Types of Stress 1. Tension -Pulls on the crust stretching it so it is thinner in the middle - ...
... *The movement of Earth's plates causes stress on the rocks Stress: A force that acts on rocks to change its shape or volume -Stress adds energy to rock -Energy is stored until rock changes shape or breaks 3 Types of Stress 1. Tension -Pulls on the crust stretching it so it is thinner in the middle - ...
Alkaline rocks
... alkali pyroxene and many unusual minerals • High concentrations of incompatible trace elements (Zr, Nb, Rb, Ti, P, etc.) ...
... alkali pyroxene and many unusual minerals • High concentrations of incompatible trace elements (Zr, Nb, Rb, Ti, P, etc.) ...
EES L to J Vocabulary
... a basic unit of the geologic time scale that is a subdivision of an era; Periods may be divided into smaller units called epochs. a measure of a material’s ability to transmit fluids the process by which plants, algae, and certain prokaryotes use light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into ...
... a basic unit of the geologic time scale that is a subdivision of an era; Periods may be divided into smaller units called epochs. a measure of a material’s ability to transmit fluids the process by which plants, algae, and certain prokaryotes use light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into ...
Igneous Rocks - My Illinois State
... Factors controlling Melting 3. Water content: As water content increases, melting temperature decreases ...
... Factors controlling Melting 3. Water content: As water content increases, melting temperature decreases ...
3.4 Notes: Metamorphic Rocks Think About… Heat and Pressure
... The deeper below the surface the rocks are, the greater the metamorphic changes that occur in them. • Example: Shale near the surface becomes _______________, while shale deep in Earth becomes Gneiss. ...
... The deeper below the surface the rocks are, the greater the metamorphic changes that occur in them. • Example: Shale near the surface becomes _______________, while shale deep in Earth becomes Gneiss. ...
Formation of Gems and Minerals
... becomes concentrated in the molten rock because it does not get incorporated into most minerals that crystallize. Consequently, the last, uncrystallized fraction is rich water and other unusual elements that also do not like to go into ordinary minerals. – When this water-rich magma is expelled in t ...
... becomes concentrated in the molten rock because it does not get incorporated into most minerals that crystallize. Consequently, the last, uncrystallized fraction is rich water and other unusual elements that also do not like to go into ordinary minerals. – When this water-rich magma is expelled in t ...
geotime1
... 5. A new series of sediments deposited in horizontal layers on the erosion surface. 6. The complicated sequence of tilted and horizontal rocks was again uplifted, exposing them to erosion and producing the outcrop we see today. ...
... 5. A new series of sediments deposited in horizontal layers on the erosion surface. 6. The complicated sequence of tilted and horizontal rocks was again uplifted, exposing them to erosion and producing the outcrop we see today. ...
Env. Geol Entrance Exam Part 1 – Multiple Choice / True
... 51. The cut bank is a zone of active erosion located on the inside of a meander. A. True B. False 52. Chemical weathering would be most effective: A. in a warm, dry climate B. in a cold, dry climate C. in a warm, humid climate D. has the same effectiveness in any kind of climate 53. Which one of the ...
... 51. The cut bank is a zone of active erosion located on the inside of a meander. A. True B. False 52. Chemical weathering would be most effective: A. in a warm, dry climate B. in a cold, dry climate C. in a warm, humid climate D. has the same effectiveness in any kind of climate 53. Which one of the ...
UP7.LP2.TypesofRocksGN
... are deposited and form sedimentary rock. 3. When rocks are exposed to extreme temperatures and pressure or the addition of chemical fluids, ...
... are deposited and form sedimentary rock. 3. When rocks are exposed to extreme temperatures and pressure or the addition of chemical fluids, ...
Researchers find oldest rocks on Earth
... of its early crust are extremely rare—most of it has been mashed and recycled into Earth's interior several times over by plate tectonics since the Earth formed. ...
... of its early crust are extremely rare—most of it has been mashed and recycled into Earth's interior several times over by plate tectonics since the Earth formed. ...
Whadda Ya Know `Bout Geology
... The Moon was created towards the end of the major planet building episode, about 4.6 billion years ago, by a Mars-sized planet colliding with the Earth. The off-center collision splashed molten material into space which clumped together under the force of gravity to become the Moon. Evidence for thi ...
... The Moon was created towards the end of the major planet building episode, about 4.6 billion years ago, by a Mars-sized planet colliding with the Earth. The off-center collision splashed molten material into space which clumped together under the force of gravity to become the Moon. Evidence for thi ...
1-20-15 About 2 inches of soil across the earth Soil
... Medications can come from soils. Soil formation is affected by: 1. Climate - long term. Soils form faster in warm, moist climates 2. Organisms - worms (intestines of the earth). Ingest soil, take out nutrients, then expel what they can't use. They help form holes in the soil. Oxygen. Ants. Moles. Vo ...
... Medications can come from soils. Soil formation is affected by: 1. Climate - long term. Soils form faster in warm, moist climates 2. Organisms - worms (intestines of the earth). Ingest soil, take out nutrients, then expel what they can't use. They help form holes in the soil. Oxygen. Ants. Moles. Vo ...
Science Final Study Guide - Fort Thomas Independent Schools
... Layers of the Earth/Continental Drift Name of the layers and their order Theory of Continental Drift Pangaea What causes the plates to move Lithosphere/Asthenosphere Subduction Plate Boundaries (transform, divergent, convergent) and how they move Earthquakes Definition of an earthqua ...
... Layers of the Earth/Continental Drift Name of the layers and their order Theory of Continental Drift Pangaea What causes the plates to move Lithosphere/Asthenosphere Subduction Plate Boundaries (transform, divergent, convergent) and how they move Earthquakes Definition of an earthqua ...
File
... (if planet’s gravity is strong enough, it pulls the gases in & keeps them near surface) • Venus, Earth, Mars had gravity strong enough to hold heavy gases such as CO2. (Mars/Venus are mostly CO2) • Atmosphere moves from warmer places to cooler places. Keeps planet surface warmer & stable between day ...
... (if planet’s gravity is strong enough, it pulls the gases in & keeps them near surface) • Venus, Earth, Mars had gravity strong enough to hold heavy gases such as CO2. (Mars/Venus are mostly CO2) • Atmosphere moves from warmer places to cooler places. Keeps planet surface warmer & stable between day ...
Metamorphic Rocks
... rock. If rocks are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting. If melting occurs, magma is formed, starting the rock cycle all over again. ...
... rock. If rocks are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting. If melting occurs, magma is formed, starting the rock cycle all over again. ...
Metamorphic Rocks - The Science Queen
... are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting. If melting occurs, magma is formed, starting the rock cycle all over again. ...
... are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting. If melting occurs, magma is formed, starting the rock cycle all over again. ...
Metamorphic Rocks
... are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting. If melting occurs, magma is formed, starting the rock cycle all over again. ...
... are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting. If melting occurs, magma is formed, starting the rock cycle all over again. ...
Our Changing Earth - Bal Bharati Public School
... Q10. How are different landforms created in earth? Weathering is the breaking up of the rocks on the earth’s surface. Erosion is the wearing away of the landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice. The eroded material is carried away or transported by water, wind, etc. and eventually dep ...
... Q10. How are different landforms created in earth? Weathering is the breaking up of the rocks on the earth’s surface. Erosion is the wearing away of the landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice. The eroded material is carried away or transported by water, wind, etc. and eventually dep ...
8 - Balbharatipp.org
... Q10. How are different landforms created in earth? Weathering is the breaking up of the rocks on the earth’s surface. Erosion is the wearing away of the landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice. The eroded material is carried away or transported by water, wind, etc. and eventually dep ...
... Q10. How are different landforms created in earth? Weathering is the breaking up of the rocks on the earth’s surface. Erosion is the wearing away of the landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice. The eroded material is carried away or transported by water, wind, etc. and eventually dep ...
Ch 12 and 13 ppt 2010
... Found in sedimentary rocks Usually around 10,000 years old for the process to occur. ...
... Found in sedimentary rocks Usually around 10,000 years old for the process to occur. ...
Part A The Rock Cycle
... 20. A plutonic rock which consists almost completely of olivine and pyroxene would be described as ...
... 20. A plutonic rock which consists almost completely of olivine and pyroxene would be described as ...
The Rocks Beneath Our Feet
... focus on the development of our geology and the events that unfolded to create our landscape. Western North Carolina is known for its scenic landscapes and its beautiful terrane. Drive along the Parkway and you may notice the extensive folds that form the Blue Ridge Mountains responsible for the won ...
... focus on the development of our geology and the events that unfolded to create our landscape. Western North Carolina is known for its scenic landscapes and its beautiful terrane. Drive along the Parkway and you may notice the extensive folds that form the Blue Ridge Mountains responsible for the won ...
Earth Science Prerequisites to High School Content Expectations
... E3.p1B Explain how physical and chemical weathering leads to erosion and the formation of soils and sediments. E3.p1C Describe how coastal features are formed by wave erosion and deposition. E3.p2 Rocks and Minerals (prerequisite) Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are constantly forming an ...
... E3.p1B Explain how physical and chemical weathering leads to erosion and the formation of soils and sediments. E3.p1C Describe how coastal features are formed by wave erosion and deposition. E3.p2 Rocks and Minerals (prerequisite) Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are constantly forming an ...
Weathering
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil and minerals as well as artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, biota and waters. Weathering occurs in situ, roughly translated to: ""with no movement"" , and thus should not be confused with erosion, which involves the movement of rocks and minerals by agents such as water, ice, snow, wind, waves and gravity and then being transported and deposited in other locations.Two important classifications of weathering processes exist – physical and chemical weathering; each sometimes involves a biological component. Mechanical or physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through direct contact with atmospheric conditions, such as heat, water, ice and pressure. The second classification, chemical weathering, involves the direct effect of atmospheric chemicals or biologically produced chemicals also known as biological weathering in the breakdown of rocks, soils and minerals. While physical weathering is accentuated in very cold or very dry environments, chemical reactions are most intense where the climate is wet and hot. However, both types of weathering occur together, and each tends to accelerate the other. For example, physical abrasion (rubbing together) decreases the size of particles and therefore increases their surface area, making them more susceptible to rapid chemical reactions. The various agents act in concert to convert primary minerals (feldspars and micas) to secondary minerals (clays and carbonates) and release plant nutrient elements in soluble forms.The materials left over after the rock breaks down combined with organic material creates soil. The mineral content of the soil is determined by the parent material, thus a soil derived from a single rock type can often be deficient in one or more minerals for good fertility, while a soil weathered from a mix of rock types (as in glacial, aeolian or alluvial sediments) often makes more fertile soil. In addition, many of Earth's landforms and landscapes are the result of weathering processes combined with erosion and re-deposition.