Continental Drift
Structure of the Earth
Volcano
Rocks
Weathering
Energy
Lucky Dip
100
Define continental drift.
The gradual movement of the continents across the earth's surface through geological time.
100
Name the section of the Earth labelled A
Crust
100
Name three types of volcano
Active Dormant Extinct
100
Name the location and the rock type.
The Burren Co. Clare, Limestone
100
what is a stalagmite ?
Built up of calcium on the floor of a cave.
100
What is the difference between renewable and non renewable energy ?
Renewable can be used over and over again, and non renewable can only be used once.
100
Define Plate Tectonics
Plate tectonics explains how the Earth's surface is made of big, moving puzzle pieces called tectonic plates.
200
What is this supercontinent called ?
Pangea
200
Name the section of the Earth labelled B
Mantle
200
200
Name the location and the rock type.
The Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim, Basalt
200
What is a stalactite ?
Build up of calcium on the roof of a cave
200
Can you name an energy source not harnessed in Ireland ?
Nuclear.
200
What instrument is used to measure an earthquake ?
seismograph
300
Name the Red Continent
Africa
300
Name the section of the Earth labelled C
Outer Core
300
300
Name the three types of rocks
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
300
What is a clint ?
Slab of limestone in a limestone pavement
300
Can you name an environmental impact of using renewable energy (2 points of info)
no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels which reduces air pollution + they are naturally replenished by nature
300
What is overfishing ?
Taking too many fish from the rivers and seas. This doesn't allow them to replenish their stocks.
400
Name the Green Continent
South America
400
Name the section of the Earth labelled D
Inner Core
400
What are benefits of volcanic areas ?
Fertile soil, geothermal energy, tourism etc...
400
What does intrusive igneous rock mean ?
Inside the crust
400
What is a grike ?
The gaps between clints in a limestone pavement.
400
Can you name positive economic impacts of non renewable energy resources ?
Positive: employment is created for the building, operating and maintenance of the power plants. Better infrastructure in your area.
400
2 reasons that cause over fishing.
large nets, supertrawlers, small mesh size, Irelands Membership of the EU, etc...
500
Name the Yellow Continent
Australia
500
What plate is Ireland situated on ?
Eurasian Plate
500
What are negatives of volcanic areas ?
Destruction of nature, harmful gasses, ash clouds, etc...
500
What does extrusive igneous rock mean ?
On the surface of the crust
500
Explain the process of freeze thaw action.
1. water fills the crack in a rock.
2. Over night the temperature drops below freezing point (0 degrees Celsius). The water freezes and expands. This widens the gap.
3. During the day the water melts as the temperature rises above freezing point. This causes the water to seep deeper into the crack.
4. This process is repeated until eventually the rock breaks off and falls down hill. The shattered rock is known as scree.
500
Can you name negative economic impacts of non renewable energy resources ?
Finite energy which means it will eventually run out. The economy will become reliant on the profits made from this industry.
500
What does sustainable fishing look like ?
1. Large mesh sizes to allow underdeveloped fish to not get caught.
2. Quotas.
3. Conservation zones
etc...