Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science

Section 1.1 What Is Earth Science?This section explains what Earth science is and what Earth scientists study.

Reading StrategyCategorizing As you read about the different branches of Earthscience, fill in the column with the name of each branch and list someof the things that are studied. For more information on this ReadingStrategy, see the Reading and Study Skills in the Skills andReference Handbook at the end of your textbook.

Overview of Earth Science

1. Circle the letters of the topics studied in Earth science.a. Earth’s atmosphere b. Earth’s surfacec. Earth’s neighbors in spaced. Earth’s interior

2. What are some of the subdivisions of Earth science?

3. What does the word geology mean?

4. Is the following sentence true or false? Geology is divided into two broad areas—physical geology and historical geology.

5. What do physical geologists study?

6. Rocks and minerals form in response to Earth’sand processes.

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geology a.

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7. What do historical geologists study?

8. Circle the letter of each science that is integrated intooceanography.a. chemistry b. biologyc. physics d. meteorology

9. What do oceanographers study?

10. The study of the atmosphere and the processes that produceweather and climate is .

11. The science of is the study of the universe.

Formation of Earth12. The hypothesis suggests that the bodies

of our solar system evolved from an enormous rotating cloudcalled the solar nebula.

13. Is the following sentence true or false? The solar nebula is made upof mostly carbon and iron.

14. Look at the diagram. Describe what is occurring in the first twostages of the formation of the solar system according to the nebularhypothesis.

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Section 1.2 A View of EarthThis section explains the physical structure of Earth.

Reading StrategyPredicting Before you read, predict the meaning of the vocabularyterms. After you read, revise your definition if your prediction wasincorrect. For more information on this Reading Strategy, see theReading and Study Skills in the Skills and Reference Handbook atthe end of your textbook.

Earth’s Major Spheres

1. Earth can be thought of as consisting of four major spheres: the

, , , and .

Match each term to its description.Term Description

2. hydrosphere a. all life-forms on Earth3. atmosphere b. composed of the core, mantle, and crust 4. geosphere c. dense, heavy inner sphere of Earth5. biosphere d. thin outside layer of Earth’s surface6. core e. the water portion of Earth7. mantle f. the gaseous envelope around Earth8. crust g. located between the crust and core of Earth

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Vocabulary Term Before You Read After You Read

hydrosphere a. b.

atmosphere c. d.

geosphere e. f.

biosphere g. h.

core i. j.

mantle k. l.

crust m. n.

9. What does each letter in the diagram below represent?A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.

Plate Tectonics10. Is the following sentence true or false? Forces such as weathering

and erosion that work to wear away high points and flatten outEarth’s surface are called constructive forces.

11. Circle the letter of each type of constructive force. a. gravityb. mountain buildingc. ocean currentsd. volcanism

12. Is the following sentence true or false? Constructive forces depend on Earth’s internal heat for their source of energy.

13. Circle the letter of the theory that provided geologists with amodel to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occurand how continents move.a. continental driftb. evolutionc. plate tectonics d. Pangaea

14. Explain the principles of the plate tectonics theory.

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Section 1.3 Representing Earth’sSurfaceThis section explains various types of globes and maps used to representEarth’s surface.

Reading StrategyMonitoring Your Understanding Preview the Key Concepts, topicheadings, vocabulary, and figures in this section. List two things youexpect to learn. After reading, state what you learned about each itemyou listed. For more information on this Reading Strategy, see theReading and Study Skills in the Skills and Reference Handbook atthe end of your textbook.

Determining LocationMatch each description to its term.

Description Term

1. the distance north or south of the equator

2. the distance east or westof the prime meridian

3. the line of latitude around the middle of the globe at 0 degrees

4. the line of longitude at 0 degrees

5. the two hemispheres formed by the equator

6. the two hemispheres formed by the prime meridian and the 180° meridian

7. a spherical model of Earth

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What I Expect to Learn What I Learned

a. b.

c. d.

a. longitudeb. globec. eastern, westernd. prime meridiane. northern, southernf. latitudeg. equator

Maps and Mapping8. A(n) is a flat representation of Earth’s

surface.9. Match the name of the map type with the correct example below.

Robinson Projection Mercator ProjectionGnomonic Projection Conic ProjectionA. B.

C. D.

Topographic Maps10. Circle the information that topographical maps show.

a. the round shape of Earth with no distortionb. the depth of Earth’s layersc. separations between different climatesd. the elevation of Earth’s surface

Advanced Technology11. Is the following sentence true or false? The process of collecting

data about Earth from a distance (such as from orbiting satellites)is called remote sensing.

12. Circle the things scientists can study using satellite remote sensing. a. rivers and oceans b. firesc. pollution d. natural resources

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Section 1.4 Earth System ScienceThis section describes Earth as a system of interacting parts.

Reading StrategyOutlining As you read, make an outline of the most important ideasin this section. Begin with the section title, then list the green headingsas the next step of the outline. Outline further as needed. For moreinformation on this Reading Strategy, see the Reading and StudySkills in the Skills and Reference Handbook at the end of yourtextbook.

1. Earth is a(n) made up of numerousinteracting parts, or subsystems.

What Is a System?2. A system can be any size group of interacting parts that form a complex

.3. What is a closed system?

4. What is an open system?

Earth as a System

5. Is the following sentence true or false? The Earth system is powered by energy from the sun and Earth’s exterior.

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I. Earth System Science

A. What Is a System?

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6. Is the following sentence true or false? The sun drives externalprocesses that occur in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and atEarth’s surface.

7. Complete the concept map below.

People and the Environment8. Circle the letter of each statement that is true about nonliving

things that make up the environment. a. Water and air are nonliving things that make up the

environment.b. Plants, animals, and microscopic organisms are nonliving

things that make up the environment.c. Temperature, humidity, and sunlight are conditions that make

up the environment. d. Soil and rock are nonliving things that make up the

environment.9. What are renewable resources?

10. Circle the letter of each item that is a nonrenewable resource. a. ironb. petroleumc. aluminumd. natural fibers

Environmental Problems11. Significant threats to the environment include ,

, , and .

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may affect

may result in may result in may result in

A. C.

Volcanic Eruption

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Water Drainage BiosphereSolar Activity

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Section 1.5 What Is Scientific Inquiry?This section describes methods used for scientific inquiry.

Reading StrategyComparing and Contrasting As you read, complete the Venndiagram by listing the ways that a hypothesis and a theory are alikeand how they differ. For more information on this Reading Strategy,see the Reading and Study Skills in the Skills and ReferenceHandbook at the end of your textbook.

Hypothesis Theory

Hypothesis1. What is a hypothesis?

2. Is the following sentence true or false? Before a hypothesis canbecome an accepted part of scientific knowledge, it must be testedand analyzed.

3. Describe a well-known hypothesis that was discarded because it was found to be untrue.

4. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about hypotheses.a. If a hypothesis can’t be tested, it is not scientifically useful.b. Hypotheses that fail rigorous testing are discarded.c. A hypothesis is a well-tested and widely accepted principle.d. The concept of plate tectonics is a hypothesis.

5. Is the following sentence true or false? Sometimes more than onehypothesis is developed to explain the same set of observations.

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Theory6. A scientific is well tested and widely

accepted by the scientific community and best explains certainobservable facts.

7. Describe a scientific theory that is currently accepted as true.

Scientific Methods8. Circle the letter that best answers the question. What is the process

of gathering facts through observations and formulating scientifichypotheses and theories called?a. scientific hypothesisb. scientific theoryc. scientific methodd. scientific testing

9. Complete the flowchart showing the basic steps of the scientificmethod.

10. Is the following sentence true or false? All scientists follow thesame steps outlined above when doing scientific research.

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Chapter 3 Rocks

Section 3.1 The Rock CycleThis section explains the different types of rocks found on Earth and in therock cycle.

Reading StrategyBuilding Vocabulary As you read, write down the definition for eachterm. For more information on this Reading Strategy, see the Readingand Study Skills in the Skills and Reference Handbook at the end ofyour textbook.

Rocks1. A(n) is any solid mass of mineral or

mineral-like matter that occurs naturally as part of Earth.

2. Most rocks, such as granite, occur as a solid mixture of.

3. Is the following sentence true or false? A characteristic of rock isthat each of the component minerals retains its properties in themixture.

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Term Definition

rock a.

igneous rock b.

sedimentary rock c.

metamorphic rock d.

rock cycle e.

magma f.

lava g.

weathering h.

sediments i.

5. Circle the letters that identify a type of rock.a. igneousb. sedimentaryc. metamorphicd. crystalline

The Rock Cycle6. Fill in the blanks below in the illustration of the rock cycle.

Alternate Paths7. Give an example of rocks that are not formed by the rock cycle.

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Section 3.2 Igneous RocksThis section discusses the characteristics of igneous rocks.

Reading StrategyOutlining Complete the outline as you read. Include points abouthow each of these rocks form, some of the characteristics of each rocktype, and some examples of each. For more information on thisReading Strategy, see the Reading and Study Skills in the Skills andReference Handbook at the end of your textbook.

Formation of Igneous RocksMatch each description to its term.

Description Term

1. the meaning of the Latin word ignis

2. rocks that form when magma hardens beneath Earth’s surface

3. rocks that form when lava hardens4. melted material beneath Earth’s

surface5. melted material at Earth’s surface6. an intrusive igneous rock that

forms when magma cools slowly beneath Earth’s surface

7. an extrusive igneous rock that forms when lava cools quickly at Earth’s surface

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I. Igneous Rocks

A. Intrusive Rocks

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B. Extrusive Rocks

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a. magmab. granitec. intrusive igneousd. lavae. rhyolitef. fireg. extrusive igneous

8. Complete the table below.

Classification of Igneous Rocks9. Two characteristics used to classify igneous rocks are

and . 10. Is the following sentence true or false? Igneous rocks that are

composed primarily of quartz and feldspar have a graniticcomposition.

11. Rocks that contain dark silicate minerals and plagioclase feldsparhave a(n) .

12. Circle the letters of the minerals that are found in andesitic rocks.a. amphibole b. pyroxene c. biotite d. plagioclase feldspar

13. Peridotite is composed almost entirely of dark silicate minerals. Itschemical composition is referred to as .

14. Is the following sentence true or false? Much of the upper mantleis thought to be made of granite.

15. Circle the statements that are true about the texture of igneousrocks.a. Slow cooling results in rocks with small, interconnected

mineral grains.b. Rapid cooling of magma or lava results in rocks with small,

interconnected mineral grains.c. A glassy texture is the result of lava that has cooled very

slowly.d. An even rate of cooling results in rocks with very different-

sized minerals.

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Chapter 3 Rocks

Section 3.3 Sedimentary RocksThis section discusses the formation and classification of sedimentary rocks.

Reading StrategyOutlining This outline is a continuation of the outline from Section 3.2.Complete this outline as you read. Include points about how each of these rocks forms, some of the characteristics of each rock type, and some examples of each. For more information on this ReadingStrategy, see the Reading and Study Skills in the Skills and ReferenceHandbook at the end of your textbook.

Formation of Sedimentary RocksMatch each description to its term.

Description Term

1. a process that squeezes, or compacts, sediments

2. involves weathering and the removal of rock

3. takes place when dissolved minerals are deposited in the tiny spaces among the sediments

4. when sediments are dropped by water, wind, ice, or gravity

5. Is the following sentence true or false? Sedimentary rocks formwhen solids settle out of a fluid such as water or air.

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II. Sedimentary Rocks

A. Clastic Rocks

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B. Chemical Rocks

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2.

a. cementationb. depositionc. compactiond. erosion

6. Circle the letters of the statements that are true of the formation ofsedimentary rocks.a. Weathering is the first step in the formation of sedimentary

rocks.b. Weathered sediments don’t usually remain in place.c. Small sediments often are carried large distances before being

deposited.d. Small sediments usually are deposited first.

Classification of Sedimentary Rocks7. Complete the Venn diagram comparing the formation of the two

main groups of sedimentary rocks.Clastic Sedimentary Rock Chemical Sedimentary Rock

8. Circle the letters of the names of the rock groups that are classifiedas clastic sedimentary rocks.a. conglomerate b. brecciac. coquina d. sandstone

Features of Some Sedimentary Rocks9. Is the following sentence true or false? In undisturbed sedimentary

rocks, the oldest layers are found on the bottom.

10. Ripple marks in a sedimentary rock may indicate that the rockformed along a(n) or bed.

11. What are the four major processes that form sedimentary rocks?

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Section 3.4 Metamorphic RocksThis section discusses the formation and classification of metamorphic rocks.

Reading StrategyOutlining This outline is a continuation of the outline from Section 3.3.Complete it as you read. Include points about how each of these rocksforms, some of the characteristics of each rock type, and some examplesof each. For more information on this Reading Strategy, see theReading and Study Skills in the Skills and Reference Handbookat the end of your textbook.

1. Is the following sentence true or false? Metamorphism means “a change in form.”

Formation of Metamorphic RocksMatch each description to its term. The terms will be used more than once.

Description Term

2. takes place when magma a. contact metamorphismintrudes rock

3. produces high-grade metamorphism

4. produces low-grade metamorphism

5. changes in rock are minor6. results in large-scale

deformation7. forms marble8. occurs during mountain building

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III. Metamorphic Rocks

A. Foliated Rocks

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B. Nonfoliated Rocks

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b. regional metamorphism

Agents of Metamorphism9. The agents of metamorphism are ,

, and solutions.

10. Is the following sentence true or false? During metamorphism,rocks are usually subjected to one agent at a time.

11. Complete the table below.

Classification of Metamorphic Rocks12. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about foliated

metamorphic rocks.a. It is rock with a layered or banded appearance.b. Pressure can form it.c. Gneiss and marble are examples of it.d. Schist is an example of it.

13. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about nonfoliatedmetamorphic rocks.a. It is a metamorphic rock that does not have a banded texture.b. Most of it contains several different types of minerals.c. Marble is an example of it.d. Quartzite and anthracite are examples of it.

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Agents of Metamorphism

Cause Effect

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