Earth’s Unique Design
What are three key features that make Earth suitable for life?
Earth’s atmosphere, gravity, and distance from the Sun.
What are the four layers of the Earth?
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
What are the two main types of natural resources?
Renewable and non-renewable resources.
What are the two main types of seismic waves?
P-waves and S-waves.
What does the Creation Mandate (Genesis 1:28) call humanity to do?
Be fruitful, multiply, and subdue the Earth, exercising wise dominion over its resources.
What does Earth's atmosphere provide that is critical for life?
It protects life, provides oxygen, and regulates temperature.
What is geology the study of?
Geology is the study of Earth's structure, materials, and processes.
Name one renewable and one non-renewable resource.
Renewable: Solar energy; Non-renewable: Fossil fuels.
Which type of seismic wave can travel through both solids and liquids?
P-waves.
What does stewardship mean in the context of natural resources?
Managing Earth’s resources responsibly, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.
Why is Earth's distance from the Sun perfect for sustaining life?
It allows for liquid water and a moderate temperature.
How do seismic waves help scientists learn about Earth’s structure?
Seismic waves move through different layers of Earth and show how materials vary inside the planet.
How does geology help with the management of natural resources?
Geology helps locate and manage resources like water, minerals, and fossil fuels.
How do earthquakes help scientists understand Earth’s inner layers?
Earthquakes produce seismic waves that travel through the Earth, revealing the properties of different layers.
How does the Bible encourage humans to balance resource use and care for the Earth?