Details Title: APES test chapter Description: Platetectonics and Rock Cycle Total Flash Cards: 44 Created: 12/03/2008 05:08:45		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Environmental Studies Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Sedimentary     Definition sand stone or limestone (made up of sand) Term metamorphic rock Definition slate, marble, gneiss, and quartzite Term magma Definition molten rock Term Igneous Definition granite, pumice, and basalt Term sedimentary rock Definition stand stone and limestone. Term the parent material rock Definition Any type of rock can be weathered Term   Basalt Definition dark black Term   Crystallization Definition intrusive in earth Term    Lithofication Definition how sedimentary rock gets formed? Conversion to rock. Term     Cementation Definition Called conglomerate when big particles of rock are mixed in with smaller cement rocks. Term    Intrusive igneous rock Definition occurs at the surface Term     Drainage basin Definition The process of the ocean water on the rain falls on the landscape and then create rivers and others Term exfoliation Definition no mineral difference in the rock, the rock is just broken down. Frost wedging could occur with temperatures. Term     Chemical Weather Definition chemical weathering process. Acid rain can alter the limestone calcuiumcarbonic chemical. Term     Oxidation Definition Chemical weathering. Iron in rocks, can change the color of the rocks Term     Hydrolysis Definition chemical weathering of aluminum and granite (high ciliate chemicals Term     Bioturbation Definition When a tree falls from the rock weathering Term     Eluvial horizon Definition a layer of dissolved minerals as plant and animal material is starting to break down Term     Lichen Definition can relase chemicals that can start to break down the rock. Term Lithosphere Definition Is rock that contains minerals and soil, which goes through the rock cycle Term The layers of soil are composed of these two componinents.. Definition Humus and organic matter Term Humas in soil is found on the ____layer, which includes _____and _____ Definition Upper, which includes litter and topsoil Term Organic matter is found in the ____layers of soil, and consists of ____and_____. Definition Lower layers, and consists of subsoil and parent material. Term Minerals can increase their supply by: Definition Finding new supplies improved by improved technology, higher market prices. Term Minerals are in limited supply through three main areas Definition Geology (very little supply), economics (too pricey), and environmental impact (too risky). Term Minerals found in this type of rock are unstable. Definition Manganese, cobalt, platinum, and chromium Term Erosion in soil can lead to three major environmental impacts. Definition loss of soil nutrient, water pollution, and flooding. Term Definition Term Eriosion by wind and water can come ____ or ____. Definition Naturally or by human process. Term Natural erosion of wind and water can come from: Definition Fire or excessive rain Term Erosion by human process comes from four main problems: Definition Farming, overgrazing, excessive irrigation, and construction. Term What can be used for organic fertlizing? Definition Compost from animal manure, or compost Term Low/high grade ore Definition Rock that contains little or high amounts of desired minerals Term Magma Definition Molten rock below the earth's surface. Term Mountain Top removal Definition The process of removing mountain tops to expose coal underneath the mountain (often down with explosives). Term Nanotechnology Definition Using elements to built material from the bottom up. Term Overburden Definition A layer of soil and rock that overlies mineral deposits Term tsunami Definition When waves in the ocean are created from the eruption of the ocean floor. Term Volcanoe Definition A vent in the earths surface where magma, liquid lava, and gases are released into the environment. Term Core Definition the inner most part of the earth, the inner layer is solid and a molten outer hot layer is the the outer core Term The earth is made up of these three componients Definition core mantle and crust Term Definition Term Asthenosphere Definition part of the mantle that makes pliable rock. Term Definition