Misc.
True/False - True Science will never contradict the Catholic faith.
True
The outer most layer of Earth.
Crust
What is a volcano?
A crack in the Earth that allows hot molten magma to escape to the surface of the Earth. These cracks can occur at plate boundaries or hot spots.
Bonus: Where does most volcanic activity occur?
What is an earthquake?
The shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within Earth.
Bonus: Where do most earthquakes occur?
What is a landform?
A natural feature on Earth’s surface.
Bonus: Can you name and explain one?
True/False - It is okay to taste and smell things in science and labs!
False!!!
Large pieces of crust and upper mantle “float” on top of the bottom part of the upper mantle.
Tectonic Plates
What is the difference between magma and lava?
Magma is molten rock beneath the surface. Lava is molten rock above the surface.
Where do surface waves occur?
On the surface of the Earth
What is the difference between soil and dirt?
Soil contains life sustaining nutrients that dirt does not. Dirt is just parts of the soil.
Geology is the study of…
Materials and processes of Earth. What is made up of, how is functions, its structure, etc.
The second layer of Earth, which is divided into Upper and Lower parts.
Mantle
This type of volcano looks like a peaked mountain with steep sides. It typically has a single main vent, and they may erupt slowly or quickly.
Cinder Cone Volcano
Where do body waves occur?
Deeper within Earth, in the “body” of the Earth
Why is soil essential for life on Earth?
Soil has essential nutrients and allows things to grow. Without soil we would have no plants, and therefore not enough oxygen and no food.
Science can help explain the _________ world, but not the __________ world.
Natural
Supernatural
The middle layer of the Earth that are split into a liquid outer layer and a solid inner layer.
Core
This type of volcano is the largest type of volcano. It has shallow sides with runny lava. They are less dangerous than other types. Mauna Loa in Hawaii is one of these.
Shield Volcano
Do P (primary) waves travel faster or slower than S (secondary) waves?
Faster
What is one type of soil conservation method? What does the farmer do? How is it helpful?
Varied Answers
What are the 6 steps (in order) of the Scientific Method?
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Form a Hypothesis
Plan an Experiment
Test the Experiment
Record Observations
Results & Conclusion
Explain the following…
Convergent Boundaries
Transform Boundaries
Divergent Boundaries
Subduction Zones
CB - 2 plates push into each other
TB - 2 plates slide past each other
DB - 2 plates move away from each other
SZ - oceanic crust & continental crust push into each other, and one plate slides under the other
What is a stratovolcano?
Also called a composite volcano, this is the most dangerous type of volcano. It has thick lava that traps gas, creating immense pressure and violent erupts. Mount Kilimanjaro
What other events are caused by earthquakes?
Tsunami
Avalanche
Volcanic Eruption
Landslide
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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic resources? Can you name some examples?
Bonus! What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? Can you name some examples?