Class Introduction
What are the four sections you need in your binder in order?
Notes, Assignments, Test Related, Warm-Ups
What is Earth Science?
Earth Science is the study of Earth and its systems.
The solar system began as a huge cloud of gas and dust called
Solar Nebula
Difference between rotation and revolution
Rotation: Spin on axis
Revolution: Orbit around sun
I am made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
Sun
What 3 information should be on all papers for my class?
Name, Period and Date
What are the 4 branches of Earth Science?
Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Astronomy
I cause day and night
rotation
how long is 1 rotation?
how long is 1 revolution?
24 hours or 1 day
365 days or 1 year
Where does nuclei fusion happen?
Core
What are the first 3 assignments that are due?
Syllabus, Cell Policy and Lab Contract
Geology is the study of?
Meteorology is the study of?
Oceanography is the study of?
Astronomer is the study of?
Earth materials, rocks, landforms, and Earth's history.
weather and the atmosphere.
study the ocean, waves, currents, marine environments, and ocean life.
space and objects beyond Earth.
This is the 'balanced point or shared center of mass' between the sun and the Earth that each revolve around. The bigger the object, the closer this is to that object
Barycenter
the regular rise and fall of ocean water
tides
How does the sun produce energy?
Nuclear fusion occurs in the sun's core. Hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium and energy is released.
What is my name and which subject do I teach and in which room?
Ms. Simpson and the subject is Earth Science in room 220.
Why Do Scientists Study Earth?
Understand our planet
Predict and prepare for natural hazards
Protect people
Protect Earth's resources
Understand Earth's past
what are the 4 rocky planets in the order from closest to the sun and tell why they are called rocky planets.
mercury, venus, earth, mars. They are called rocky planets because they have solid surfaces made mostly of rock and metal.
Why is sunlight important to life on Earth
Drives water cycle, Heats Earth’s surface, Regulates temperature, Drives atmosphere, Drives weather, Powers photosynthesis
three kinds of electromagnetic radiation
visible, infrared, ultraviolent (UV)
What is my email address?
Latausha_Simpson@dpsnc.net
Explain any 2 branches of Earth Science.
Meteorology, Geology, Astronomy, Astronomy
The Sun and everything that travels around it
Solar System
This Law states that the further a planet is from the sun, the slower it will rotate, while the closer the planet, the faster it will rotate.
Kepler's 2nd Law of Equal Areas
How does Earth protect us from harmful parts of the sun's energy?
The atmosphere and ozone layer protect life by blocking harmful UV radiation.