Introduction

Question 1

Which theory helps explain why there is a stronger frequency of earth quakes around the
ring of fire?

Answer 1

the theory of plate tectonics

Question 2

List the five parts of the earth system

Answer 2

Atmosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere, Lithosphere

Question 3

List one way that each part of the earth system might respond to an earth quake.

Answer 3

Atmosphere: Release of gases into atmosphere
Biosphere: loss of organismal life, erratic behaviour Hydrosphere: tsunamis
Cryosphere: cracking and fragmentation of glaciers Lithosphere: cracks and shifting of the earth crust

Question 4

Geology is the science that pursues understanding of

Answer 4

Planet Earth

Question 5

In geo-analytical science, what does “AMS” stand for?

Answer 5

accelerator mass spectrometer

Question 6

Geodynamics investigate processes such as:

Answer 6

mountain building

Question 7

The hydrosphere includes:

Answer 7

All water in and on the planet, usually referring to liquid

Question 8

The lithosphere is:

Answer 8

The rigid ‘rocky’ part of the earth

Question 9

Describe 5 ways that a geologic structure can be viewed as analogous to a bridge.

Answer 9

What is it made of, Longevity, How it is put together, why it degrades, mechanics behind its functionality

Question 10

Seismology is the study of __

Answer 10

earthquakes