Chapter 15
... Its key message is the reality of “facies change” – that is that even within a relatively restricted area it is likely that several different types of sediments will be deposited simultaneously. This is most clearly evident in near-shore environments - (such as deltas – see Figure 9.2), where there ...
... Its key message is the reality of “facies change” – that is that even within a relatively restricted area it is likely that several different types of sediments will be deposited simultaneously. This is most clearly evident in near-shore environments - (such as deltas – see Figure 9.2), where there ...
Earth Science
... 6. analyzing and creating maps of the earth which are used to provide information on the earth's surface. b. students conclude that the earth is a dynamic satellite in which various forces continually shape our planet by 1. summarizing the cause and effects of the lithospheric plate movements using ...
... 6. analyzing and creating maps of the earth which are used to provide information on the earth's surface. b. students conclude that the earth is a dynamic satellite in which various forces continually shape our planet by 1. summarizing the cause and effects of the lithospheric plate movements using ...
Chapter 18 – The Ocean Floor Outline (NOTE NEW CHAPTER TITLE)
... b. Twenty-three percent of Earth’s surface c. Winds through all major oceans 3. Along the axis of some segments are deep downfaulted structures called rift valleys 4. Consist of layer upon layer of basaltic rocks that have been faulted and uplifted 5. Mid-Atlantic Ridge has been studied more thoroug ...
... b. Twenty-three percent of Earth’s surface c. Winds through all major oceans 3. Along the axis of some segments are deep downfaulted structures called rift valleys 4. Consist of layer upon layer of basaltic rocks that have been faulted and uplifted 5. Mid-Atlantic Ridge has been studied more thoroug ...
Unit 2 - Plate Tectonics
... Lithosphere – the rigid upper layer of the Earth. The lithosphere consists of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. Volcano – an opening in Earth’s crust from which magma (molten rock), gas, and ash erupt. Continental drift – the theory that the continents are moving very slowly. Alfred Wegene ...
... Lithosphere – the rigid upper layer of the Earth. The lithosphere consists of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. Volcano – an opening in Earth’s crust from which magma (molten rock), gas, and ash erupt. Continental drift – the theory that the continents are moving very slowly. Alfred Wegene ...
activity 1
... In 1915 ............................................. first proposed the theory of .................................................. . He hypothesized that there was a gigantic supercontinent 200 million years ago (...........................) surrounded by a gigantic ocean (....................... ...
... In 1915 ............................................. first proposed the theory of .................................................. . He hypothesized that there was a gigantic supercontinent 200 million years ago (...........................) surrounded by a gigantic ocean (....................... ...
File
... • Place where 2 plates move apart • Most occur at the mid-ocean ridge • Some occur on land creating a “rift valley” which is a deep valley • Great Rift Valley in Africa is 3,000km long ...
... • Place where 2 plates move apart • Most occur at the mid-ocean ridge • Some occur on land creating a “rift valley” which is a deep valley • Great Rift Valley in Africa is 3,000km long ...
What do Earth`s layers consist of?
... • Place where 2 plates move apart • Most occur at the mid-ocean ridge • Some occur on land creating a “rift valley” which is a deep valley • Great Rift Valley in Africa is 3,000km long ...
... • Place where 2 plates move apart • Most occur at the mid-ocean ridge • Some occur on land creating a “rift valley” which is a deep valley • Great Rift Valley in Africa is 3,000km long ...
4. The States of Matter
... • Know the names of all the planets and their order from the sun • Know what the nearest star is called • Know that Earth is a planet with one moon ...
... • Know the names of all the planets and their order from the sun • Know what the nearest star is called • Know that Earth is a planet with one moon ...
June 2008
... Feldspar grains are harder than other types of grains. Feldspar grains have traveled a shorter distance than other types of grains. Quartz grains are softer than other types of grains. Quartz grains have traveled a shorter distance than other types of grains. ...
... Feldspar grains are harder than other types of grains. Feldspar grains have traveled a shorter distance than other types of grains. Quartz grains are softer than other types of grains. Quartz grains have traveled a shorter distance than other types of grains. ...
Chapter 10 Notes: Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity Name: The
... c. ______________ to the surrounding rock layers ii. Sills and Laccoliths 1. Sills and laccoliths are pluton that form when magma is intruded ______________ to the surface 2. ______________ resemble buried lava flows and may exhibit _________________ 3. ______________ are ______________ masses that ...
... c. ______________ to the surrounding rock layers ii. Sills and Laccoliths 1. Sills and laccoliths are pluton that form when magma is intruded ______________ to the surface 2. ______________ resemble buried lava flows and may exhibit _________________ 3. ______________ are ______________ masses that ...
1-Unit4Part1EarthsInterior
... • Two parts: upper (outer) and lower (inner) mantle • Dense, hot layer of semi-solid rock approximately 2900 km thick • Described as a solid that flows • Contains more magnesium, calcium and iron than the crust • Hotter and denser because temperature and pressure increases with depth ...
... • Two parts: upper (outer) and lower (inner) mantle • Dense, hot layer of semi-solid rock approximately 2900 km thick • Described as a solid that flows • Contains more magnesium, calcium and iron than the crust • Hotter and denser because temperature and pressure increases with depth ...
Presentation
... deep valleys along entire length called rift valleys • As plates move apart, molten rock rises and fills space between plates – cools and hardens (seafloor spreading) ...
... deep valleys along entire length called rift valleys • As plates move apart, molten rock rises and fills space between plates – cools and hardens (seafloor spreading) ...
Study Questions for Quiz #2
... 1) Which list shows the typical order for INCREASING density of the common states of matter? A) gas is denser than liquid is denser than solid B) liquid is denser than solid is denser than gas C) solid is denser than liquid is denser than gas D) solid is denser than gas is denser than liquid E) gas ...
... 1) Which list shows the typical order for INCREASING density of the common states of matter? A) gas is denser than liquid is denser than solid B) liquid is denser than solid is denser than gas C) solid is denser than liquid is denser than gas D) solid is denser than gas is denser than liquid E) gas ...
Geos-427, 527 Orogenic Systems, Spring 2013 semester, 3 cr
... Instructors: Prof. George Zandt & Guest Lecturers “The objectives of this course are to examine the geological, geophysical, and geochemical aspects of Orogenic Systems and their tectonic evolution from the Precambrian to the Present using selected examples from various parts of the planet.” –Peter ...
... Instructors: Prof. George Zandt & Guest Lecturers “The objectives of this course are to examine the geological, geophysical, and geochemical aspects of Orogenic Systems and their tectonic evolution from the Precambrian to the Present using selected examples from various parts of the planet.” –Peter ...
Plate Tectonics Student Booklet part 3.doc
... Australia has not always been an island continent with its present boundaries. The oldest rocks in Australia are found in Western Australia, and they were probably part of another continental landmass when they were originally formed. Australia became an island continent about 34 million years ago w ...
... Australia has not always been an island continent with its present boundaries. The oldest rocks in Australia are found in Western Australia, and they were probably part of another continental landmass when they were originally formed. Australia became an island continent about 34 million years ago w ...
Geologic History of NC
... the southeastern United States. Explain how current geologic landforms developed such as Appalachian Mountains, fall zone, shorelines, barrier islands, valleys, river basins, etc. using the geologic time scale. The land that is North Carolina existed long before humans arrived — billions of years be ...
... the southeastern United States. Explain how current geologic landforms developed such as Appalachian Mountains, fall zone, shorelines, barrier islands, valleys, river basins, etc. using the geologic time scale. The land that is North Carolina existed long before humans arrived — billions of years be ...
Geology ppt
... resources exist in finite amounts, and as we get closer to depleting any mineral resource, the environmental impacts of extracting it generally become more harmful. Concept 14-4B An increase in the price of a scarce mineral resource can lead to increased supplies and more efficient use of the mine ...
... resources exist in finite amounts, and as we get closer to depleting any mineral resource, the environmental impacts of extracting it generally become more harmful. Concept 14-4B An increase in the price of a scarce mineral resource can lead to increased supplies and more efficient use of the mine ...
Chapter 8 and 18 - Mr. Green's Home Page
... Studied rocks from volcanoes Have studied rocks from the ocean floor – Silicon, oxygen, iron, magnesium Density increases with depth Because there’s more iron Measured by speed of the seismic waves ...
... Studied rocks from volcanoes Have studied rocks from the ocean floor – Silicon, oxygen, iron, magnesium Density increases with depth Because there’s more iron Measured by speed of the seismic waves ...