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Earth Sciences
The study of geology, meteorology, and oceanography
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Science
Undergraduate 2
09/18/2012

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Contains igneous or sedimentary rocks

-Geology-
Definition
metamorphic rocks
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can be foilated

-Geology-
Definition
metamorphic rocks
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can be porphyritic

-Geology-
Definition
metamorphic rocks
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coarse-grained rock

-Geology-
Definition
granite
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can be plutonic (rock)

-Geology-
Definition
granite
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four oxygen joined to one silicon atom in a tetrahedron

-Geology-
Definition
Silicate
Term
large interlocking crystals of calcite

-Geology-
Definition
marble
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nonfoilated & metamorphic

-Geology-
Definition
marble
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carbon arranged in a crystal lattice

-Geology-
Definition
diamond
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composed primarily of nickel and iron

-Earth-
Definition
Earth's core
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cannot be penetrated by S-waves

-Earth-
Definition
Earth's core
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Contains iron-rich silicate rock

-Earth-
Definition
Earth's mantle
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Contains Mohorovicic discontinuity

-Earth-
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Earth's Mantle
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Earth's Hadley Cells- Effects

-Earth-
Definition
Regions of high rainfall in the tropics
Clear skies in the subtropical desert
trade winds
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How tectonic movement produces Himalayan mountain ranges

-Earth-
Definition
-- Lithospheric plate collides with another of similar bouyancy causing upward motion
-- a continental plate collides with another causing upward motion
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Two effects glacier's have on Earth's surfaces

-Meteorology-
Definition
Enhances soil creep on steep slopes
Transport sediment and deposit it as morraines
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Two gases most abundant on Earth's atmosphere

-Meteorology-
Definition
Nitrogen & Oxygen
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Atmospheric conditions experienced by someone after passage of cold front

-Meteorology-
Definition
Air is pushed up abruptly as the front approaches and descends after the passage of the front

Air temperature increases then decreases after the passage of teh front
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Why does an increase in te concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause Earth's temperature to increase

-Meteorology-
Definition
Results in more intense ultraviolet radiation
Term
Assisting search and rescue:
Satellite or Seismometer or Hygrometer

-Technology-
Definition
Satellite remote sensing
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mapping earth's surface:
Satellite or Seismometer or Hygrometer

-Technology-
Definition
Satellite remote sensing
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assessing flood damage:
Satellite or Seismometer or Hygrometer

-Technology-
Definition
Satellite remote sensing
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measuring earthquake magnitude:
Satellite or Seismometer or Hygrometer

-Technology-
Definition
Seismometers
Term
inferring the structure of the earth's interior
Satellite or Seismometer or Hygrometer

-Technology-
Definition
Hygrometer
Term
Two statements illustrate impact of natural science discovery on another discipline
Definition
advancements in fossil dating methods have provided important evidence for physicists studying the big bang theory

a better understanding of the physical properties of sound has allowed for developments in liquid crystal display
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Why must an earth scientist understand chemistry
Definition
chemical processes occur during the formation of sedentary rocks

chemical reactions cause weathering of rocks, minerals, and mountain ranges
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