Earth’s four spheres Hydrosphere - dynamic mass of liquid that is always on the move Oceans - the most prominent feature of the hydrosphere 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by ocean which is 97% of Earth’s water Only 3% is fresh water - streams‚ lakes‚ glaciers and underground supplies Water Cycle - constantly recycles water Atmosphere Provides us with the air we breathe Protects us from the sun’s intense heat and radiation Protects us from space Biosphere Includes all life on Earth Interacts and
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Science Study Notes Inner Space Structure of the atom · An atom is the smallest part of an element that can be part of a chemical reaction - in other words‚ an atom is the smallest particle that can exist naturally · When two or more atoms join up they form a molecule. Atoms are generally found in the form of molecules. · An atom consists of a nucleus‚ which is made up of protons and neutrons. · Protons are positively charged particles. Neutrons have no charge. There is an outer layer made
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* Question 1 0 out of 1 points | | | 1. After a new moon‚ about how long is it until a 1st quarter moon? Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | B. Two weeks | Correct Answer: | C. A week | | | | | * Question 2 0 out of 1 points | | | 2. If there is a full moon visible from Paris one evening‚ twelve hours later in Australia there will be a _________ visible. Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | B. New moon. | Correct Answer: | A. Full moon. | | | | |
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The Flat Top of Mt Kau Kau and Nearby Hills. In this report I will be highlighting what gave rise to my surface feature‚ Mt Kau Kau‚ and explaining the key internal and external geological processes in detail whilst elaborating on the underlying science ideas behind them. Surface Feature: Mt Kau Kau Mt Kau Kau is one of the many mountains/hills in the Wellington region and is located on the western side of the Wellington Harbour near Khandallah‚ Broadmeadows and Johnsonville
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ESCI 118 – Physical Geography Citrus College Chapter 17 – Solution Processes and Karst Topography 1. How does carbonic acid form? It forms when water and carbon dioxide combine and react. 2. What is meant by dissolution? Dissolution is the action of being dissolved. 3. What kinds of rock are most susceptible to solution processes? Why? Limestone and dolomite are most susceptible to solution processes because the water‚ which is slightly acidic
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MODULE ONE LOCATION AND DEFINITION OF THE CARIBBEAN REGION Definition of the Caribbean Region Geographical This describes the area washed by the Caribbean Sea and is often described as the Caribbean Basin. It would therefore include most of the islands of the Lesser Antilles‚ Greater Antilles as well as the mainland territories in Central America (Costa Rica‚ Belize‚ Panama‚ Honduras) and Northern South America such as Columbia and Venezuela. The common link here is the Caribbean Sea. Geological
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the tsunami occur? 1. Visit the NASA website to see the location of the earthquake. Natural Hazards a. How far was the epicentre of the earthquake from the coastline? b. Which plates were involved? c. The tectonic plates near Chile meet in a subduction zone. Use a diagram to explain why earthquakes and tsunami can occur in such an area. d. Describe the shape of the sea bed near the coast line. 2. Visit the NOAA website Chile 2010 tsunami and click on the map showing maximum wave amplitude
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Geology a science that examines the earth‚ its form and composition‚ and the changes it has undergone and is undergoing involves the knowledge of what happened before and the events occurring within the atmosphere requires not only a study of the materials found on earth but an understanding of the various geologic processes aims to develop an understanding of the earth’s materials and how these materials were changed and modified through the action of natural forces over a period of time Geology
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Environmental Management -Sulfates Suffery or rotten egg smell high levels- over 500 mgll‚ temporary diarrhea -Nitrogen Nitrates - blue baby syndrome Limit-10mg/l -Eutrophication Too many nutrients. Too much algae Leads to oxygen drops Fish kills -Phosphorus Causes eutrophication From agricultural runoff - detergents Removal may cause rise in sewerbills -Toxins Lead‚ arsenic‚ some solvents‚ Pesticides Mutagens- can cause mutations in DNA Carcinogens- cause cancer (in peanut butter)
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Europa (moon)OneRiotYahooAmazonTwitterdel.icio.us From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search "Jupiter II" redirects here. For the spaceship in the 1960s television series Lost in Space‚ see Jupiter 2. Europa True color image taken by the Galileo probe Europa’s trailing hemisphere‚ as seen by the Galileo spacecraft. The prominent crater in the lower right is Pwyll. Darker regions are areas where Europa’s primarily water ice surface has a higher mineral content. Discovery
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