Intro to Earth Science

Question 1

Earth Science

Answer 1

understanding Earth and all other celestial objects in space (all sciences); includes geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy

Question 2

Location of Earth Science Study

Answer 2

outdoors or laboratory

Question 3

Geology

Answer 3

study of earth and rock formations

Question 4

Oceanography

Answer 4

study of the ocean

Question 5

Meteorology

Answer 5

study of atmosphere and weather patterns

Question 6

Astronomy

Answer 6

study of the universe

Question 7

Geologic time

Answer 7

span of time since Earth’s formation; analogy: Washington Monument - height of monument = length of geologic time

Question 8

Science

definition

Answer 8

natural world = consistent and predictable; scientists use observation and measurement; understood through careful, systematic study

Question 9

Cloud types

Answer 9

determined by nephrologists(study clouds) and time/place of formation

Question 10

Hypothesis vs. theory

Answer 10

hypothesis = untested explanation/prediction; theory = well-tested hypothesis that is based on facts

Question 11

Steps in Scientific process

Answer 11

1.) Question
2.)Background research
3.)Hypothesis
4.)Observations/Experiments
5.)Analyze data
6.)Evaluation/turns into theory

Question 12

Ancient View vs. Modern View of Astronomy

Answer 12

-Ancient astronomy beliefs = positions and movements of celestial objects (planets)
-Modern astronomy beliefs= orgin of celestial objects and movement

Question 13

Geocentric vs. Heliocentric

Answer 13

-Geocentric: Earth = center of universe
-Heliocentric: Sun = center of solar system

Question 14

Chinese Contributions to Ancient Astronomy

Answer 14

record-keeping (Sun, Moon, and planet positions vs. fixed stars); predicted Comets, but not sure how or why; comets = mystical (=bad omens and worldly disasters)

Question 15

“Golden Age” of Astronomy

Answer 15

centered in Greece; measured size and distance of Sun and Moon

Question 16

Greek word “planetai”

Answer 16

Greek for “wanderers”

Question 17

Retrograde

Answer 17

Planets = reverse motion of orbit

Question 18

Ptolemaic

Answer 18

Earth-centered system of the universe; uses terms epicycles (smaller circles of orbit of planets) and deferents (Earth’s large circle orbit)

Question 19

Eratosthenes

Answer 19

First person to establish the size of Earth

Question 20

What type of shadow does Earth give?

not cyllindrical

Answer 20

Curved and spherical shadow