Geology
Geology is the study of what?
Geology is the study of Earth's physical structure & substance.
Define Volcano.
Volcanos forms when a fracture, or break, in the upper mantle allows magma from below to be pushed through the surface of the Earth.
Define Erosion.
Erosion is the movement of soil from one location to another.
What are the 3 main types of rocks?
Igneous, Metamorphic, & Sedimentary
____________________ is a scientist that studies the materials, processes, products, physical nature, and history of the Earth.
A geologist
What are the 3 layers of Earth?
Core, Mantle, & Crust
Define Earthquake.
Earthquakes occurs along fault lines due to stresses within the Earth’s crust.
Define Weathering.
Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.
TRUE or FALSE: Each type of rock can change into another type of rock.
TRUE, the rock cycle
What percentage of the Earth is covered by water?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C.71%
C. 71%
________________ are the pieces of Earth's uppermost layer called the crust.
Plate tectonics
Define Lava.
Lava is magma that comes to the surface of the earth.
How many ways can erosion occur?
4
Define deposition.
Deposition occurs when sediments stop moving and they get deposited into a new place.
Volcanos are mostly located where tectonic plates meet.
How often do the plate tectonics move every year?
1-2 inches (depending on your resources)
List the 3 types of volcanos.
Cinder cone, shield, & composite
What are the 4 ways that Erosion can occur?
How does Igneous Rock form?
Igneous Rock forms when magma cools & hardens.
Pangaea is derived from the Greek pangaia, meaning "_____________________".
"all the earth"
How did the Himalayans Mountains form?
Continental plates (plate tectonics)
Which volcano type would be defied as: has alternating layers of lava flow and lava flow rubble, such as volcanic ash & cinders.
composite volcano
Name 2 places that we listed as examples of Erosion.
Gravity- landslide
Water- the Grand Canyon
Wind- sand dunes
Glacial Ice- Arctic
How does Sedimentary Rock form?
What are the 2 scientists that are credited with discovering Pangaea?
Abraham Ortelius
Alfred Wagener
The "ring of fire" contains what percentage of the planet's volcanos?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 90%
B. 75%
How many active volcanos can be found across the world?
A. 500
B. 1000
C. 1500
C. 1500
What are the 2 main processes that results in the creation or destruction of landforms.
How does Metamorphic Rock form?
Metamorphic Rock forms when extreme pressure & heat change igneous & sedimentary rock.