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Which branch of earth science studies the Earth's atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate?

  • Astronomy
  • Geology
  • Oceanography
  • Meteorology (correct)
  • What is the study of the Earth's oceans in all its aspects and relationships called?

  • Geology
  • Oceanography (correct)
  • Astronomy
  • Meteorology
  • Which branch of earth science focuses on the processes that operate on and below the Earth's surface?

  • Meteorology
  • Astronomy
  • Oceanography
  • Geology (correct)
  • Which branch of earth science studies the universe?

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

    Who constructed a chronology of human and Earth history, stating that the Earth was created in 4004 BC?

    <p>James Ussher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the opening on the surface from which molten or hot rock material along with gases are ejected?

    <p>Vent/ conduit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complex high temperature silicate solution ancestral to all igneous rocks called?

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

    What are the conditions that can lead to melting of rocks in the Earth's crust?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to substances that evaporate easily and help break chemical bonds in hot rocks, thereby lowering the melting point?

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

    What is the process called when preexisting solid rock melts in special places to form magma?

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

    Study Notes

    Branches of Earth Science

    • Meteorology is the branch of earth science that studies the Earth's atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate.
    • Oceanography is the study of the Earth's oceans in all its aspects and relationships.
    • Geology is the branch of earth science that focuses on the processes that operate on and below the Earth's surface.
    • Astronomy is the branch of earth science that studies the universe.

    Historical Figure

    • Bishop James Ussher constructed a chronology of human and Earth history, stating that the Earth was created in 4004 BC.

    Volcanic Features

    • A volcano is the opening on the surface from which molten or hot rock material along with gases are ejected.

    Igneous Rocks

    • Magma is the complex high temperature silicate solution ancestral to all igneous rocks.

    Rock Melting

    • Conditions that can lead to melting of rocks in the Earth's crust include high temperature, high pressure, and the presence of volatiles.
    • Volatiles are substances that evaporate easily and help break chemical bonds in hot rocks, thereby lowering the melting point.

    Magma Formation

    • Anatexis is the process when preexisting solid rock melts in special places to form magma.

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