Earth's Layers
Continental Drift Hypothesis
Seafloor Spreading
Engineering
Climate
100
What is the order from middle outward of the earth's layers?
Inner core, Outer core, Mantle, Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, Crust
100
Scientist that come p with the hypothesis?
Alfred Wener
100
Surface of the rock that makes u the seafloor is called what?
basalt
100
Label the parts of the wind turbine?
A-blades
B-hub
C-nacelle
D-tower
100
Define climate.
long term or average weather conditions of reign
200
What is the only liquid layer?
outer core
200
This hypothesis WAS accepted, True or False
False
200
Closest to the MOR you can find _____ oceanic rocks. Older OR Younger
Younger
200
Define Drag.
it's air resistance that works in the opposite direction of the wind.
200
what is the difference between climate and weather?
climate is long term and weather is short term
300
What is known as the plastic layer?
Asthenosphere
300
what are 4 pieces of evidence supporting his hpothesis?
-fit of continents
-fossil evidence
-rocks
-climate
300
Farther from the MOR the sediment will be ____?
thicker
300
In creating a prototype what materials were not provided. Box, Exacto knife, hot glue
box
300
what are the 7 factors that affect a region's climate.
latitude, air pressure, mountains, elevation, continent location, ocean currents, wind patterns
400
What is the composition for outer core and mantle?
outer core~ Iron and nickel
mantle~ Iron and magnesium
400
When all continents were connected it was called what?
Pangaea
400
What magnetic field is this?
Normal
400
Size did not matter for this project? True or False
False
400
How dose elevation impact climate?
when elevation increases temp decreases
500
What layer formes slow light and granite?
Cntinental cust
500
How many years did Pangaea existed?
200 million years
500
Between X and B what are some characteristics about them?
Distance from MOR, age,composition, width
500
list all the steps for engineering design loop.
1- identify the problem 2- research the problem
3- develop possible solution 4-select the best possible solution 5- construct a prototype 6- test and evaluate the solution 7- communicate the solution 8- redesign
500
When there is high air pressure the rotations is?
clockwise