Evolution of Earth and Life
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Which type of rock is formed from the mantle to create continents?

  • Granitic rock (correct)
  • Basaltic rock
  • Peridotite rock
  • Mafic rock
  • How do continents grow?

  • By volcanic eruptions
  • By sediment deposition
  • By tectonic plate movements (correct)
  • By erosion
  • Which came first, the atmosphere or the continents?

  • The continents (correct)
  • It is not mentioned in the text
  • The atmosphere
  • They both formed simultaneously
  • How do the continents change over time?

    <p>They become more mountainous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate age of the Earth according to the geologic time scale?

    <p>4,600 million years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is formed from the mantle and contributes to the formation of continents?

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

    How do continents grow?

    <p>By the addition of mantle material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which came first, the atmosphere or the continents?

    <p>The continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do continents change over time?

    <p>They undergo erosion and tectonic movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crust is associated with the formation of oceanic lowlands?

    <p>Basaltic crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Evolution of Earth's Continents and Crust Formation

    • The lecture discusses the development and growth of continents
    • Questions raised include how continents are formed from the same mantle that creates mafic rock, how continents grow, and which came first - the atmosphere or the continents
    • The geologic time scale is mentioned, with specific time periods such as 66 million years, 251 million years, 542 million years, 2500 million years, and 4000 million years being highlighted
    • The formation of the Earth's crust is discussed, with the possibility of crust formation even in the Hadean period and the importance of investigating Hadean detrital zircons for understanding continental crust development
    • It is suggested that crust development may have occurred at lower temperatures, potentially leading to the formation of granitic crust
    • The development of olivine-rich rocks called peridotite is mentioned, which settle down due to their weight and contribute to the formation of the mantle
    • Rocks with pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar, known as basalt, are produced from peridotite, and their lower density allows them to "float," leading to the creation of oceanic crust
    • Oceanic crust is responsible for the creation of lowlands, which later filled up with water to form the oceans
    • The formation of granitic crust is also discussed, but further details are not provided in the given text

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    Test your knowledge on the evolution of Earth and life with this quiz! Learn about the fascinating processes behind the formation and growth of continents, the relationship between the atmosphere and continents, and how continents change over time. Explore the geologic time scale and gain a deeper understanding of the formation of Earth's crust.

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