Astronomy
Define Astronomy.
The study of the universe beyond the earth.
Define Geology.
The study of the origin, history, processes, and structure of the solid Earth.
Define Oceanography.
The study of Earth's oceans.
Define meteorology.
The study of Earth's atmosphere/weather.
If I have taught you for ~ 1095 days, how long is that in scientific notation?
1.095 x 103
What created the crater that would become the Chesapeake Bay?
An asteroid impact.
Sand, gravel, and marine fossils are common in our region of Virginia (Coastal Plain). T/F
True
What is the biggest estuary in the United States?
The Chesapeake Bay.
How are climate and weather different?
Climate is the weather (precipitation and temperature) for a long period of time and weather is the atmospheric phenomena for a short period of time.
If Virginia is in a drought and only gets 10 cm of rain all year, how many inches is that?
How did the crater that formed the Chesapeake Bay get filled in with water?
Glaciers melting.
List the 3 types of rocks and state which rock is most common in our region of Virginia (coastal plain).
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.
Sedimentary.
Define Estuary.
A body of water that connects fresh water (rivers and streams) with salt water (ocean). Many juvenille marine organisms live their and they help filter pollution and limit flooding.
What type of climate does Newport News have (since it is a small region)?
Microclimate.
Differentiate convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.
Convergent- Plates come together
Divergent- Plates split
Transform- Plates slide past each other
List the earth's eras in order. HINT: The Chesapeake Bay was formed during the Cenozoic Era.
Precambrien-->Paleozoic-->Mesozoic-->Cenozoic.
What prominant mountain range is found in Virginia?
Parallel to it is a special mineral that is found in only a few states and can withstand high temperatures. What is that mineral?
Applachian/Blue Ridge
Kyanite.
Differentiate nekton and benthos and give an example of each.
Nekton: Swim in the open ocean - dolphins
Benthos: Live on the ocean floor- blue crabs
What biome do we live in? Describe it with 1-2 facts.
Temperature Deciduous Forest.
Has leaves that change color and fall; get 40 inches of rain each year, moderate weather.
Name 1 of the main places where seismic activity occurs in Virginia.
Easter Tennessee, Giles County, and Central Virginia.
DAILY DOUBLE!
The crater of the Chesapeake Bay ended up being filled in with a lot of sedimentary rock called Breccia. Based on the image that Miss Gray will draw what are the oldest and youngest layers? What laws tell you that?
What is Mole Hill? (I want 3 facts).
A cindercone volcano in Virignia (explosive eruptions and steep slope).
Eroded greately.
Erupted 48 million years ago during the Cenozoic Era. Most recent eruption on the East Coast.
Name 2 watersheds and 2 tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay
Watersheds: Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylanvia, New York.
Tributaries: York River, Potomac River, James River, etc.
If it is 60 C in Newport News in the summer, what temperature is that in F?
92 F
Final Jeopardy.
Define:
Science, Earth Science and tell me the Latin Root found in the word science and what it means.