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Earth Science 1 Flashcards

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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2
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provides energy needed for life

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heat source

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3
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also known as the habitable zone

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goldilocks zone

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4
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internal heat

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earths core

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5
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formed from magma beneath the earths surface

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intrusive (plutonic)

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6
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external heat ahahah robin padilla in heat

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sun

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7
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ensures a temperature range that supports life

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right distance from the sun

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8
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protects us from extreme radiarion snd space objects

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atmosphere

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9
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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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10
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color of a mineral in powdered form

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streak

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11
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scientific study of rocks

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petrology

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12
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wavelength of light reflected from a minerals surface

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color

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13
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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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14
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identified by rubbing the mineral on a streak plate

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streak

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15
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cools slowly, forming coarse-grained rocks

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intrusive (plutonic)

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16
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formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments

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sedimentary rocks

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17
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heavier minerals ofen have _______ of 5 to 8

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specific gravity

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18
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example: gravel, sand, silt, clay

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sedimentary rocks

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19
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granite is one of its examples

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intrusive (platonic)

20
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formed from lava on the Earths surface

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extrusive (volcanic)

21
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cools quickly, forming fine-grained rocks

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extrusive (volcanic)

22
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derived from the greek words “meta” (change) and “morph” (form)

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metamorphic rocks

23
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heslth risks of fossil fuel

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air and water pollution

24
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formation process of sedimentary rocks

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  1. weathering and erosion
  2. transportation
  3. deposition
  4. lithification
25
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one of its examples are basalt

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extrusive (volcanic)

26
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formed when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure causing mineralogical changes

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metamorphic rocks

27
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used for minerals near the earths surface

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surface mining

28
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mineral processing steps

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  1. sampling
  2. analysis
  3. comminution
  4. concentration
  5. dewatering
29
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extracted thru underground mining

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coal

30
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collecting representative ore samples for analysis

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sampling

31
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seperating valuable minerals using methods like separation, floatation, and magnetic separation

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concentration

32
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crushing and grinding ore to liberate valuable minerals

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comminution

33
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removing excess water from thr concentrated product to prepare it for further processing

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dewatering

34
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determining thr composition, chemicsl make up, and particle size of the ore

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analysis

35
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remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago

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fossil fuel

36
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drilling thru impermeable rocks allows access to ______

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oil

37
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considered to be non renewable because they take millions of years to form

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fossil fuels

38
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fossil fuels are finite and will eventually run out

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non renewable

39
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transfer grounf heat into building during winter, reverse in summer

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geothermal heat pumps

40
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uses natural river flow without fams

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run of river

41
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pipe hot water to the sutface, which turns into steam to power turbines

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flash steam planfs

42
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improper disposal of hazardous waste pollutes soil, reducing its natural quality

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waste disposal

43
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utilizes the natural topography to prevent erosion and encourage growth

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terrace planting

44
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promoted water percolation into the soil

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countour plowing

45
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slow water runoff anf prevent soil erodion on hilly areas

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terrace building

46
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includes household and construction debris

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municipal solid wastes

47
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pre historic plants and animals were burried under mud and sediments

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how fossil fuels sre formed

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