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Which of the following is not part of the layers of the Earth?
Which of the following is not part of the layers of the Earth?
- Troposphere (correct)
- Mantle
- Crust
- Core
Which layer of the Earth consists of solid nickel and iron?
Which layer of the Earth consists of solid nickel and iron?
- Inner core (correct)
- Mantle
- Outer core
- Crust
Why is the inner core solid while the outer core is liquid despite having the same chemical composition?
Why is the inner core solid while the outer core is liquid despite having the same chemical composition?
- Inner core experiences higher temperature than the outer core
- Inner core experiences higher pressure which raises the melting point of iron and nickel (correct)
- Inner core is composed of lighter elements than the outer core
- Inner core experiences lower pressure which raises the melting point of iron and nickel
What should you bring when climbing mountains considering the effect of higher altitude on air temperature?
What should you bring when climbing mountains considering the effect of higher altitude on air temperature?
What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere?
What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere?
What is the correct order of Earth's atmospheric layers from bottom to top?
What is the correct order of Earth's atmospheric layers from bottom to top?
What effect does increasing altitude have on air temperature in the troposphere?
What effect does increasing altitude have on air temperature in the troposphere?
Which component of the Earth is primarily liquid?
Which component of the Earth is primarily liquid?
Why is the presence of the ozone layer in the stratosphere important for survival on Earth?
Why is the presence of the ozone layer in the stratosphere important for survival on Earth?
In which layers of the atmosphere does temperature decrease as altitude increases?
In which layers of the atmosphere does temperature decrease as altitude increases?
What is the solid outer section of Earth referred to as?
What is the solid outer section of Earth referred to as?
Which is not a type of tectonic plate boundary?
Which is not a type of tectonic plate boundary?
Which process is not involved in the formation of sediments?
Which process is not involved in the formation of sediments?
When heat and pressure are applied to a sedimentary rock, it changes into which type of rock?
When heat and pressure are applied to a sedimentary rock, it changes into which type of rock?
Which of the following best describes a mineral?
Which of the following best describes a mineral?
When water droplets get large enough to fall from the clouds, it is called what?
When water droplets get large enough to fall from the clouds, it is called what?
Who proposed the Theory of Continental Drift?
Who proposed the Theory of Continental Drift?
What refers to the single supercontinent in the early history of the Earth?
What refers to the single supercontinent in the early history of the Earth?
Which two continents were parts of the supercontinent that split into two large landmasses in the Southern Hemisphere?
Which two continents were parts of the supercontinent that split into two large landmasses in the Southern Hemisphere?
What process occurs when rocks are broken up without any change in their chemical composition?
What process occurs when rocks are broken up without any change in their chemical composition?
What term refers to the weakening of rocks and the formation of new compounds caused by chemical reactions?
What term refers to the weakening of rocks and the formation of new compounds caused by chemical reactions?
Which type of weathering of rocks is caused by living organisms?
Which type of weathering of rocks is caused by living organisms?
What is the term for the downslope movement of rock, regolith, and soil due to gravity?
What is the term for the downslope movement of rock, regolith, and soil due to gravity?
What is produced when magma cools and solidifies?
What is produced when magma cools and solidifies?
What property of a mineral was Josaphat most likely testing when he rubbed it on a piece of white tile, leaving a red mark?
What property of a mineral was Josaphat most likely testing when he rubbed it on a piece of white tile, leaving a red mark?
What property is Juan testing if he scratches an unknown mineral with gypsum, apatite, quartz, and diamond?
What property is Juan testing if he scratches an unknown mineral with gypsum, apatite, quartz, and diamond?
Which of the following substances is classified as a mineral?
Which of the following substances is classified as a mineral?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of physical weathering?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of physical weathering?
What process involves the movement of small pieces of rocks and soil to new locations?
What process involves the movement of small pieces of rocks and soil to new locations?
Which type of tectonic force refers to the scenario where crustal rocks are pushed together?
Which type of tectonic force refers to the scenario where crustal rocks are pushed together?
What type of tectonic force is involved when the Earth's crust moves past each other and slides?
What type of tectonic force is involved when the Earth's crust moves past each other and slides?
When crust is pushed together by compressional tectonic forces and a fold is formed, what is likely to be created?
When crust is pushed together by compressional tectonic forces and a fold is formed, what is likely to be created?
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Study Notes
Earth Layers and Atmosphere
- Earth consists of multiple layers: crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. The troposphere is not a layer of the Earth itself.
- Inner core is solid due to extreme pressure, raising the melting point of its nickel and iron composition.
- Temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere, impacting climatic conditions when climbing mountains.
- Nitrogen is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere, followed by oxygen and argon.
- Atmospheric layers from bottom to top are: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere.
- The ozone layer in the stratosphere provides protection from harmful UV rays, critical for life on Earth.
Tectonic Plates and Weathering Processes
- Tectonic plate boundaries include convergent, divergent, and transform, but not insurgent.
- Physical weathering includes causes like wind, running water, and plant growth; chemical weathering is caused by acid rain.
- Erosion is the process of carrying small rock particles and soil to new locations.
- New sand in deserts is created through wind erosion of rocks.
Minerals and Their Properties
- A mineral is defined as a solid natural material with a crystalline structure.
- Key mineral properties: hardness, luster, streak, and cleavage.
- Streak is tested by rubbing a mineral on a tile, indicating its color when powdered.
- Known minerals include salt, while glass, steel, and sugar do not qualify as minerals.
Geological Processes
- Sedimentary rocks transform into metamorphic rocks under heat and pressure.
- Erosion and weathering are major causes of landscape changes, with moving water being the most influential.
- Mass wasting refers to downward movement of rock and soil under gravity's influence.
Earth's Historical Changes
- Pangaea was the supercontinent hypothesized to exist in Earth's early history.
- Alfred Wegener proposed the Theory of Continental Drift, explaining the formation of continents.
- Geological time periods include Mesozoic (breakup of land masses) and Cenozoic (uplifting of mountains).
Fossils and Natural Disasters
- Fossils are remnants of ancient organisms preserved in rocks.
- Natural hazards include tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, while deforestation is a man-made issue rather than a natural hazard.
- Natural disasters cause significant damage to property and life, altering ecosystems.
Additional Terminology
- Denitrification releases nitrogen back into the atmosphere.
- Precipitation occurs when water droplets become heavy enough to fall from clouds.
- "Hades" is associated with concepts of hell in mythology, but in geology can refer to extreme conditions.
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