Systems and How they Work
A set of things or parts that come together to form a whole
Systems
Large pieces of the crust of the earth
Plates
What forces are responsible for wearing away the surface of the land?
All systems have ______ characteristics
5
The study of the movements of the earth's plate to understand how mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes are formed
Plate Tectonics
What are the two types of Weathering?
Mechanical and Chemical Weathering
The process of interacting with each other
Interaction
A hypothetical Supercontinent that includes all land masses is called?
Pangaea
What are the different types of Chemical Weathering?
Hydrolysis, Oxidation, and Acid/Solution Weathering
What are the 2 types of system Interactions?
Human System Interaction
Physical System Interaction
Flow of energy, such as those inside the earth, where heat is moved upward to the surface of the earth
Convection Currents
What are the 5 types of Mechanical Weathering?
Frost Wedging/ Freeze-Thaw
Crystal Formation / Salt Wedging
Thermal Expansion
Abrasion and Impact
Plant and Animal activities
Of the 5 Characteristics which one of the systems does this statement fall under: "Systems do no exists on their own, but interact with other systems"
Systems interconnect
What are three examples of Plate Tectonics?
Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Mountains
What are the 2 Distinct zones during glaciation?
Describe them?
´Zone of accumulation – the colder end of glacier where snow and ice build up
´Zone of Ablation – warmer, melting end of a glacier