Ch1 Introduction to Earth Science, & History of Earth
Astronomy
Meteorology
Mantle
Big Bang
Protoplanet hypothesis
Oceanography
Hypothesis
Crust
Atmosphere
free oxygen
Geology
Inner core
model
Biosphere
Photosynthesis
Proto-
Geosphere
Rotation
Revolution
Elliptical
Geo-
Outer core
Hydrosphere
Albedo
Theory
Atmos-
Bio-
Hydro-
Open system
1st Law of Thermodynamics
Closed system
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Be able to:
1. List the 4 branches of Earth Science. For each branch, describe 3 activities the branch deals with.
2. Be able to describe who Earth’s spheres are related & interact.
3. Be able to recognize facts that support a hypothesis on the origin of the solar system.
4. Give the estimated age of both the Solar system & the universe.
5. Name the 3 sources of heat for the early Earth.
6. Describe the origin of the oceans.
7. Describe the origin of the atmosphere.
8. Name the 2 most abundant gases in the atmosphere today & the % of each in the air.
9. Name 3 things found in the mixture of gases that escape from a volcano.
10. Name 2 sources of free oxygen for the early Earth.
11. Name the 4 layers of the Earth.
12. Describe what the original Earth's surface looked similar to.
13. Explain in detail the water cycle & water budget
14. Name 2 possible sources of heat in the crust.
15. Describe the energy cycle.
16. Describe the carbon cycle