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What is one of Earth's defining characteristics?

  • The process of plate tectonics (correct)
  • The separation of vast waters
  • The presence of seven continents
  • The unseen depths of the planet

    • How do humans mostly experience Earth's movements?

  • Through the process of differentiation
  • Through the separation of vast waters
  • Through earthquakes and volcanoes (correct)
  • Through melting and making itself anew

    • What is the reason for Earth having layers?

  • Lighter minerals floating to the top to form the crust
  • The presence of seven continents
  • Denser minerals pulled to the core due to gravity (correct)
  • The process of plate tectonics

    • What are the two types of crust on Earth?

    <p>Oceanic and continental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the continental crust?

    <p>Mostly granite rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What is the perspective of Earth from space?"

    <p>&quot;Seems alive with landmass and continents&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the boundary between the crust and upper mantle called?

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

    Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

    <p>Outer Core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases with depth in the Earth's layers?

    <p>Temperature, pressure, and rock density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At a depth of 1500 km, what is the interior temperature of the Earth?

    <p>$Unknown$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interior pressure of Earth at a depth of 2000 km?

    <p>$Unknown$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what depth is the boundary between the outer core and inner core located?

    <p>$3000 km$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between density, pressure, and temperature in the Earth's layers?

    <p>$Unknown$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists know about the different layers of Earth if they have never been below the crust?

    <p>$By analyzing seismic waves$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At a depth of 2500 km, what is the interior rock density of the Earth?

    <p>$Unknown$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What task requires finding the interior temperature, pressure, and rock density at depths of 1200 km, 2200 km, 3300 km, 4400 km, 5500 km, and 6000 km?

    <p>Task C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Moho' stand for?

    <p>Mohorovicic discontinuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At a depth of 3000 km, what is the interior pressure of Earth?

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

    What layer of the Earth is solid?

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

    What are the four major divisions of geologic time?

    <p>Eons, Eras, Periods, Epochs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eon constitutes approximately 90% of Earth's history?

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

    How is the largest division of geologic time measured?

    <p>In millions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theory explains how the Earth formed?

    <p>Solar Nebula Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many major eons are there?

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

    Which eon is broken into 'early', 'middle', and 'late'?

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

    What was the first atmosphere composed of after outgassing?

    <p>Carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the earliest flowering plants appear?

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

    What is the Phanerozoic Eon broken up into?

    <p>Eras, periods, and epochs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the distribution of fossils indicate?

    <p>When and how long an organism lived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of knowing the position of the continents over time?

    <p>Reveals the compass direction the continents moved over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major group of life forms evolved 3.8 billion years ago and contributed to adding oxygen to the oceans?

    <p>Cyanobacteria colonies in stromatolites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Phanerozoic Eon's relation to Earth's history?

    <p>~10% of Earth's history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Eras in the Phanerozoic Eon?

    <p>Cenozoic Mesozoic Paleozoic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is time during the Phanerozoic Eon broken up into smaller units?

    <p>In the 1 to 10 million year time scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the periods into which each Era is divided?

    <p>Triassic Jurassic Cretaceous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Defining Characteristics of Earth

    • One of Earth's defining characteristics is its layered structure.

    Human Experience of Earth's Movements

    • Humans mostly experience Earth's movements through the changing seasons and daylight hours.

    Layers of the Earth

    • Earth has layers due to density and pressure differences.
    • The two types of crust on Earth are continental and oceanic crust.
    • Continental crust is composed of granite and sedimentary rocks.

    Earth's Perspective from Space

    • From space, Earth appears as a blue and white planet.

    Earth's Layers and Boundaries

    • The boundary between the crust and upper mantle is called the Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho).
    • The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth.
    • Temperature and pressure increase with depth in the Earth's layers.
    • At a depth of 1500 km, the interior temperature of the Earth is approximately 3000°C.
    • At a depth of 2000 km, the interior pressure of Earth is approximately 145 GPa.
    • The boundary between the outer core and inner core is located at a depth of approximately 5150 km.

    Density, Pressure, and Temperature Relationships

    • Density, pressure, and temperature are related in the Earth's layers, with density increasing with pressure and temperature.

    Scientific Investigation of Earth's Layers

    • Scientists know about the different layers of Earth through seismic data and other indirect methods, as they have never been below the crust.

    Earth's Interior Properties

    • At a depth of 2500 km, the interior rock density of the Earth is approximately 4 g/cm³.
    • A task requiring finding the interior temperature, pressure, and rock density at various depths is seismic tomography.

    Geologic Time

    • The four major divisions of geologic time are Eons, Eras, Periods, and Epochs.
    • The Precambrian Eon constitutes approximately 90% of Earth's history.
    • The largest division of geologic time is measured in Eons.
    • The theory that explains how the Earth formed is the Nebular Hypothesis.
    • There are four major Eons: Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, and Phanerozoic.
    • The Phanerozoic Eon is broken into Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Eras.

    Earth's Early Atmosphere and Life

    • The first atmosphere was composed of gases released during outgassing, including methane, ammonia, and water vapor.
    • The earliest flowering plants appeared during the Cretaceous Period.
    • The Phanerozoic Eon is broken up into three Eras: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic.
    • The distribution of fossils indicates the movement of continents over time.
    • Knowing the position of continents over time is significant for understanding Earth's history.

    Evolution of Life

    • Cyanobacteria evolved 3.8 billion years ago and contributed to adding oxygen to the oceans.
    • The Phanerozoic Eon accounts for only 10% of Earth's history.
    • The Eras in the Phanerozoic Eon are Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic.
    • Time during the Phanerozoic Eon is broken up into smaller units: Eras, Periods, and Epochs.
    • Each Era is divided into Periods, which are further divided into Epochs.

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    Test your knowledge about the layers of the Earth with this informative quiz. Learn about the composition and characteristics of the Earth's crust, mantle, and core.

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