Branches
Branch of science that studies Earth's 4 oceans
Oceanography
What are the 4 spheres of the Earth?
biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
The color of a mineral's powder is called its
streak
How easily a mineral can be scratched is its
hardness
Which sphere of the Earth do brown tree snakes belong?
biosphere
Branch of science that is studied when people predict the weather
meteorology/climatology
Sphere that contains Mt. Santa Rosa and Mt. Lam Lam
lithosphere
Slow cooling leads to the formation of _________crystals.
large
Rapid cooling leads to formation of _________ crystals.
small
Which branch of science studies the phases of the moon?
astronomy
Branch of science that utilizes tools such as the Moh's Hardness Scale, GPS and streak plates
Geology
What sphere do Guam's coral reefs belong in?
Biosphere
What are the 2 ways a mineral can break called?
cleavage and fracture
T/F? A mineral cannot scratch any mineral softer than itself.
FALSE
What are 2 special properties minerals may have?
magnetic, florescent, electrical properties, etc.
Branch of science that studies the impact of human activities on Earth's environment
environmental science
What 2 spheres are interacting when tsunamis destroy animal habitats?
hydrosphere and biosphere
Explain why pearls are not classified as minerals.
They are made up of living things. No crystal structure.
What is the difference between magma and lava?
Magma is beneath the Earth's surface. Lava is magma that reaches the surface.
Name 3 tools/technology scientists use to study oceanography.
Answers vary
Name all 6 branches of Science that we discussed in class.
geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, climatology, environmental science
Which 2 spheres are interacting when ocean waves crash onto rocks by the shore, causing particles of rock to wash into the water?
hydrosphere and lithosphere
What are the 5 characteristics of a mineral?
naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, crystal structure, definite chemical composition
What are the 2 ways minerals can form?
crystallization of melted material and crystallization of materials dissolved in water
What mineral is "fool's gold" mostly made up of?
Pyrite