Monday
Define Geology
The study of Earth’s physical structure, its history, the processes acting on it, and the rocks of which it is composed
Define Humus
The decayed remains of once-living creatures
Define Mineral
Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the Earth
Define Erosion
The process of wearing or grinding something down by wind, water, or other natural agents
The idea that living organisms can be spontaneously formed form non-living substances
Spontaneous Generation
Define Unconformity
A surface of erosion that separates on layer of rock from another
Define Mold and Cast
A mold is a temporary indentation made by something and the cast is when the mold is filled.
Define Petrification
When organic material chemically changes into rock
If a section of tree rings is very thick, what can you say about the growing season during those years?
It had a great growing season
Although Egyptian scientists made some scientific discoveries, much of their process was
_____ and ______.
Trial and Error
Define Carbonization
This happens when an organism is buried in sediment and extreme pressure causes liquids and gases to be forced out of its body before it has a chance to decay
(True/ False) What we know about the layers of the Earth come primarily from direct observations.
False
What feature that is visible on the sun provides evidence of the sun’s rotation?
Sunspots
The confusion caused by different data interpretation is not science verses religion. It is really _________________________ verses worldview. And science is the battle ground.
worldview
What type of rock is found in small amounts at the very top of the Grand Canyon?
Igneous Rock
What are the 3 types of rock that make up the Earth’s crust?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
In a total solar eclipse, the Moon is located between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun’s rays. However, one part of the sun is still visible. What is it?
Corona and loops of gas
If a scientist was able to measure temperature and pressure at the top of the mantle layer and at the inner core of Earth, which spot would have higher temperature and pressure?
Inner Core
Penicillin is made from what?
Mold
What are signs of physical weathering of rocks?
Plant roots extending into rocks, freezing water, and wind erosion
Most of Earth’s sediments are laid down by what material
Water
How does a comet orbit the sun?
With its tail pointed away from the sun
Which of the following is not a type of telescope?
Repressing Telescope, Reflecting Telescope, or Refracting Telescope
Repressing Telescope
Science progresses by building on the work of?
Previous Scientists
What is Mr. Rhea's favorite fast food restaurant
Chic-Fil-A