Chapter 1 Day 1: Intro to Earth Science

Question 1

Earth Science

Answer 1

The name for all the sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth and its neighbors in space.

Question 2

Earth Science Four Studies

Answer 2

Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy.

Question 3

Geology

Answer 3

Study of the Earth or Beneath and on Surfaces the Earth.

Question 4

Physical Geology

Answer 4

It examines the materials made up the Earth and seeks to understand the many processes that operate beneath and upon its surfaces.

Question 5

Internal Force

Answer 5

Create earthquakes, build mountains, and produce volcanic structures.

Question 6

External Processes

Answer 6

Break rock apart and sculpt a broad array of land forms.

Question 7

Earth’s Age

Answer 7

4.6 Billion Years Old

Question 8

Historical Geology

Answer 8

It strives to establish an orderly chronological arrangement of the multitude of physical; and biological changes that have occurred in the past.

Question 9

Earth’s Water Percentage

Answer 9

70%

Question 10

Oceanography

Answer 10

Study of the Waters Movements and Composition of Seawater, Coastal Processes, Seafloor Topography, and Marine Life.

Question 11

Meteorology

Answer 11

Study of the Atmosphere and the Processes that produce Weather and Climate.

Question 12

Astronomy

Answer 12

Study of the Universe and Outer Space

Question 13

Why Earth Science Study Astronomy?

Answer 13

Earth is the subject to the same physical laws that govern the many other objects populating the great expanse of space.

Question 14

Is Earth Science considered Environmental Science?

Answer 14

Yes, it explores many important relationships between people and the natural environment. They are many problems and issues addressed by Earth Science as practical value to people.

Question 15

Natural Hazards

Answer 15

Anything on Earth that affects the People, Plants, and Animals.

Question 16

List of Natural Hazards

Answer 16

Earthquakes, Tsunami, Mudslides, Floods, Thunderstorms, Drought, Hurricanes, Volcanic Eruptions, Meteor Strikes, Fog, and Wildfires.

Question 17

Resources

Answer 17

Where humans use water, soil, plants, or minerals for processing such as food, clothing, energy, electricity, and other products.

Question 18

People Influence Earth Processes

Answer 18

Where human’s activity affect the Earth and its environment. Such as pollution, oil spills, global warming, etc.

Question 19

Internal Energy

Answer 19

Earth Interior heat (radioactive decay) is volcano and earthquakes.

Question 20

External Energy

Answer 20

Sun, hydrosphere, atmosphere, earth’s surface. Ocean circulation, erosion, climate and weather.

Question 21

What’s the core made of?

Answer 21

Iron and nickel

Question 22

What does iron and nickel do?

Answer 22

It began to heat and sink toward center. A key component of the planet, helping to give rise to the magnetic field that protects us from harmful space radiation

Question 23

Physical Properties of Earth’s Layers

Answer 23

Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Question 24

Which Earth’s Layers is Solid?

Answer 24

Inner Core

Question 25

Which Earth’s Layers is Liquid?

Answer 25

Outer Core

Question 26

Which Earth’s Layers is Solid but Mobile?

Answer 26

Asthenosphere

Question 27

Which Earth’s Layers is Solid and Rigid?

Answer 27

Lithosphere

Question 28

Which crust is More Thin and Dense?

Answer 28

Oceanic Crust

Question 29

Which crust is More Thick?

Answer 29

Continental Crust

Question 30

Composition of Earth’s Layers

Answer 30

Crust, Mantle, Core.