Earth Science 1

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refers to the right distance from the sun where water can exist in liquid form

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goldilocks zone

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provides energy needed for life

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heat source

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also known as the habitable zone

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goldilocks zone

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internal heat

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earths core

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formed from magma beneath the earths surface

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intrusive (plutonic)

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external heat ahahah robin padilla in heat

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sun

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ensures a temperature range that supports life

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right distance from the sun

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protects us from extreme radiarion snd space objects

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atmosphere

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earth is also known as the _______ because oceans cover more than two-thirds of its surface

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wo-ah planet or mlue mlanet

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color of a mineral in powdered form

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streak

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scientific study of rocks

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petrology

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wavelength of light reflected from a minerals surface

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color

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weight of a mineral compared to the weight of an equal volume of wotah

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speficic gravity

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identified by rubbing the mineral on a streak plate

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streak

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cools slowly, forming coarse-grained rocks

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intrusive (plutonic)

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formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments

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sedimentary rocks

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heavier minerals ofen have _______ of 5 to 8

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specific gravity

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example: gravel, sand, silt, clay

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sedimentary rocks

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granite is one of its examples

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intrusive (platonic)

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formed from lava on the Earths surface

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extrusive (volcanic)

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cools quickly, forming fine-grained rocks

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extrusive (volcanic)

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derived from the greek words “meta” (change) and “morph” (form)

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metamorphic rocks

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heslth risks of fossil fuel

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air and water pollution

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formation process of sedimentary rocks

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1. weathering and erosion
2. transportation
3. deposition
4. lithification

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one of its examples are basalt

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extrusive (volcanic)

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formed when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure causing mineralogical changes

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metamorphic rocks

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used for minerals near the earths surface

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surface mining

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mineral processing steps

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1. sampling 2. analysis 3. comminution 4. concentration 5. dewatering

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extracted thru underground mining

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coal

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collecting representative ore samples for analysis

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sampling

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seperating valuable minerals using methods like separation, floatation, and magnetic separation

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concentration

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crushing and grinding ore to liberate valuable minerals

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comminution

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removing excess water from thr concentrated product to prepare it for further processing

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dewatering

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determining thr composition, chemicsl make up, and particle size of the ore

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analysis

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remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago

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fossil fuel

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drilling thru impermeable rocks allows access to ______

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oil

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considered to be non renewable because they take millions of years to form

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fossil fuels

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fossil fuels are finite and will eventually run out

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non renewable

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transfer grounf heat into building during winter, reverse in summer

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geothermal heat pumps

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uses natural river flow without fams

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run of river

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pipe hot water to the sutface, which turns into steam to power turbines

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flash steam planfs

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improper disposal of hazardous waste pollutes soil, reducing its natural quality

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waste disposal

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utilizes the natural topography to prevent erosion and encourage growth

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terrace planting

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promoted water percolation into the soil

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countour plowing

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slow water runoff anf prevent soil erodion on hilly areas

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terrace building

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includes household and construction debris

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municipal solid wastes

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pre historic plants and animals were burried under mud and sediments

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how fossil fuels sre formed