Earth "my home"
What does the “Geo” mean?
Earth
The distance north and south of the equator
Latitude
What is absolute location?
The exact "pin-point" location
Helps civilians determine location and find direction, high use in cellphones and cars.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
What are the two types of forces describing in the changing of our planet? Give one example of each
Constructive and Destructive Forces
What did humans create to view and understand the Earth?
Maps and Projections
The measurement of longitude and latitude
Degree
When studying the Universe or the solar system scientist use what type of time?
MIL time
The substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substance
Element
What are the four spheres of Earth?
Athmosphere, hydrosphere, Geosphere, biosphere
The theory that all the continents were once connected and were separate by seafloor spreading is called?
Theory of plate techtonics
What is the single landmass that eventually separated into the continents that we view today
Pangea
In order to create a law we first need what?
Facts
What are the terms used to describe absolute location
Minutes and Seconds
List and describe all four spheres of our Earth.
1. Geosphere (Lithosphere) The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including the rocks, minerals, mountains, continents, ocean floors, and the Earth's interior (core, mantle, crust).
Hydrosphere: The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth — in any form — including liquid, solid (ice), and gas (water vapor).
3. Atmosphere The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and climate regulation.
4. Biosphere The biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth — from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammals — and the ecosystems they inhabit.
The inner planets are considered______ than the outer planets?
More Dense
A map that shows the type and age of exposed rocks and Resources.
Geologic Map
List the two different types of Geologists
Physical Geologist and Historical Geologist
What is the difference between an optical telescope and a radio telescope?
The Optical teliscope uses light waves, and a radio telescope uses radio waves. Radio waves are not sound waves.
During the creation of Earth (according to the Nebular Theory) what occurred
Heavier elements sunk to the core of the Earth and lighter elements rose to the surface.
What can humans tangibly separate the Earth into?
Spheres
Video and microwaves to find and see water, land, fires, pollution, natural resources and almost anything that is desired by researchers.
Remote Sensing
Why do scientist use Scientific Inquiry?
To aid in the development of a positive impact of scientific experimentation. Following a procedure that is both realiable and valid provides for an ethical approach to answering questions.
List the rule of four.
Observation, Inference, Prediction, Scientific Attitudes.
Describe how the projections of Earth impact humans, and contrast some reasons for the many types of projections outlined in class.
Earth is a three-dimensional, roughly spherical shape. But when we try to represent it on a flat surface — like a map — distortions occur. Map projections are methods of transforming the globe into a flat image, and each type affects how we see and use geographic information.
Examples that can be included:
Navigation and Travel: Some projections (like the Mercator projection) preserve direction, which is crucial for ships and aircraft to plot straight-line courses.
Education and Perception: The way countries and continents are sized and placed can shape our worldview. For example, Mercator greatly enlarges areas near the poles (like Greenland), making them appear more important than they are in reality.While the Peters Projection Represents Equatorial countries in an accurate representation.
Data Representation: Scientists and geographers need projections that accurately show area (equal-area projections like Mollweide) for climate studies, population maps, and environmental research. Referencing Topographical, Geological and Remote Sencing projections (Conic)
Political and Cultural Impact: Distorted maps can influence political power or cultural bias. For instance, maps that place Europe or North America in the center can subtly reinforce Eurocentrism. While the Globe allows for a spacial representation of an area.