Earth and Life Sciences Review
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Earth and Life Sciences Review

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What covers all ecosystems from the soil to the deep sea?

  • Lithosphere
  • Biosphere (correct)
  • Mantle
  • Asthenosphere

    • What is the primary composition of oceanic crust?

  • Magma and lava
  • Dark basalt rocks (correct)
  • Sandstone and limestone
  • Light-colored granite

    • Which part of the Earth's structure makes up about 83% of its interior?

  • Crust
  • Mantle (correct)
  • Asthenosphere
  • Lithosphere

    • What is the theory that describes the Earth's crust as composed of large, rigid plates?

    <p>Plate tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is known for having partially molten, plastic-like material?

    <p>Asthenosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of Earth's inner core?

    <p>Iron and Nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral types have a metallic luster?

    <p>Gold and Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a mineral's hardness?

    <p>Its resistance to scratching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the outer core is correct?

    <p>It generates Earth's magnetic field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the property of minerals that describes their tendency to break along distinct planes?

    <p>Cleavage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What numerical range does Mohs scale of hardness cover?

    <p>1-10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Cosmology?

    <p>The study of the origin and development of the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the quality of light reflected by the surface of minerals?

    <p>Luster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT one of the three most abundant in the universe?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral has a hardness rating of 10 on Mohs scale?

    <p>Diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Protostar?

    <p>The hot core of a future star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long ago did the universe begin according to current understanding?

    <p>13.7 billion years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a piece of evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

    <p>Galaxies moving away from each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Steady State Theory propose about the density of matter in the universe?

    <p>Density of matter remains constant over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is described by the term 'singularity' in the context of the Big Bang Theory?

    <p>A tiny, dense point where all matter and energy existed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the structure of the Solar System?

    <p>A gravitationally bound system centered around a star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the terrestrial planets in our solar system?

    <p>Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planets are classified as gas giants?

    <p>Jupiter and Saturn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What components make up the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, trace gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the initial collapse of the dust and gas cloud to form the solar system?

    <p>The force of gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the sun is correct?

    <p>The sun is the largest object in the solar system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the four large outer planets?

    <p>Gas giants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes Earth's uniqueness in the solar system?

    <p>Earth is the only known planet to host life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the Jovian planets?

    <p>Hydrogen and helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes minerals that do not cleave?

    <p>They can break like glass, splinters, or fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is specific gravity a measure of?

    <p>The ratio of a mineral's weight to an equal volume of pure water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following minerals belongs to the silicate group?

    <p>Quartz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is formed from molten material that has cooled and solidified?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method through which sedimentary rocks form?

    <p>Compaction and cementation of sediments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is performed to identify carbonate minerals?

    <p>Fizz test with hydrochloric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rock type is primarily found on Earth's surface and formed from expelled molten material?

    <p>Volcanic rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

    <p>Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the surface, extrusive rocks cool rapidly at the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Earth and Life Sciences

    • Explores Earth's history through geologic time, examining structure, composition, and processes.
    • Theory: A coherent group of tested general propositions, while a hypothesis is an unproven idea that sparks further investigation.

    Universe

    • Encompasses everything that exists; originated approximately 13.7 billion years ago.
    • The three most abundant elements are hydrogen, helium, and lithium.
    • Galaxies consist of billions of stars; superclusters form from clusters of galaxies.

    Stars

    • The fundamental building blocks of galaxies, formed from gas and dust.
    • Protostar: The hot core of a forthcoming star where thermonuclear reactions begin.
    • Cosmology studies the universe's origin, development, structure, and future.

    The Big Bang Theory

    • Proposed by George Lemaitre, this theory describes the universe's origin as a dense "singularity" that exploded, causing expansion.
    • Evidence includes galaxies moving away, cosmic microwave background radiation, and the abundance of light elements.

    Other Theories

    • Evolutionary Theory: Density of matter decreases over time.
    • Steady State Theory: Density of matter remains constant.
    • Oscillating Theory: Universe expands and contracts in cycles.
    • Inflation Theory: Rapid expansion occurred moments after the Big Bang.

    Solar System

    • A gravitationally bound system including the Sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and meteors.
    • Inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are rocky; outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas or ice giants.

    Formation of the Solar System

    • Formed from the condensation of hydrogen gas and dust, possibly influenced by a supernova.
    • The collapse of the gas and dust cloud occurred under gravitational force.

    The Sun

    • The largest object in the solar system, containing 99.8% of its total mass.
    • The Sun formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago.

    Earth

    • The only known location in the universe that supports life.
    • Characterized by its blue water, having distinct compositional layers: crust, mantle, core, and the biosphere.

    Atmosphere

    • A thin layer of gas composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace gases.
    • Often referred to as the "zone of life."

    Internal Structure of Earth

    • Crust: The solid exterior, thin and composed of varying rock types.

      • Oceanic crust: Dense, mostly basalt rock forming ocean basins.
      • Continental crust: Forms the Earth’s surface, composed of lighter granite.

    • Mantle: The thick layer contains silicon, oxygen, iron, and magnesium; divided into upper and lower mantle.

    • Lithosphere: Comprises the uppermost mantle and crust.

    • Asthenosphere: A semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere, allows tectonic plate movement.

    • Core: Innermost section composed mainly of iron and nickel; outer core is liquid, inner core is solid.

    Minerals

    • Defined as a homogeneous solid, naturally occurring, inorganic with specific composition.
    • Mineralogy: The study of minerals, includes identification through properties like luster, streak, and hardness.

    Classification of Minerals

    • Silicates: Contain oxygen and silicon, the most abundant minerals (e.g., quartz).
    • Non-silicates: Include carbonates and oxides; carbonates form when carbonate ions combine with metals.

    Rocks and Formation

    • Rocks can be igneous (formed from molten material), sedimentary (compaction of sediments), or metamorphic (altered by heat and pressure).
      • Igneous:
        • Intrusive: Formed from magma beneath the surface (e.g., granite).
        • Extrusive: Formed from lava at the surface (e.g., basalt).
      • Sedimentary: Form from sediments at or near Earth's surface.

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