Universal Theme- How are we as an overpopulated world contributing to the increase of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis?


Rock Cycle You Tube Clip 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihfKNRdlE2E

HOMEWORK 

Journal Earthquake/Volcano

AND 

Volcano 411 

******If you do not have access to a computer- the IMC is available in the AM or at lunch or please come and see me in the morning or at lunch

 

Periods 1/5/9 - Due Wednesday, December 11th  

Periods 2/7/8 - Due Thursday, December 12th

Earth Changes Quiz- Friday, December 13th
Review Guide 1 - Due Monday, December 9th 

COPIES OF ASSIGNMENTS
Journal Earthquake/Volcano

Would you rather live (your home and personal possessions) by a volcano or earthquake fault line? Explain your reasoning! 

 

OR

Which natural disaster causes more global and ecological damage- an earthquake or volcano? Explain your reasoning.

 

Volcano 411 

Active Links-

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/29458-assignment-discovery-the-ring-of-fire-video.htm

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-volcano.htm

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/types-of-volcanic-eruptions/?ar_a=1

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/crater/?ar_a=1

http://www.universetoday.com/29558/volcanic-rock/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb9FRBVJPOU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Uvr8dUDHQ&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yPHhPQztks

 Review Guide 1 

Answers below 

 

Name:___________________________

Earth Changes    Pre- Review #1

ANSWERS POSTED ON BLOG

1. How does the temperature change as you go from the surface towards the center of the Earth?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. The three main layers that make up the Earth are the _______________, _______________, and _________________.

3. The _________________is a layer of rock that forms the outer skin of the Earth.

4. Basalt is found on the ____________________.Granite is found on the ________________________.

5. What is the difference between the inner and outer core?

Inner Core-_____________________________________________

Outer Core-_____________________________________________

6. How do convection currents move inside the Earth?

a- hot materials rise, while cooler materials sink

b- hot materials sink, while cooler materials rise

c- hot materials move up or down, while cool materials move sideways.

7. Which layer of rock within the Earth’s interior is the thickest? ________

8. Name the two parts of the mantle region

Upper most part=________________________________

Lower part =____________________________

 

Earth Changes    Pre- Review #1

ANSWERS POSTED ON BLOG

1. How does the temperature change as you go from the surface towards the center of the Earth?
THE TEMPERATURE CONTINUES TO INCREASE AS YOU GET CLOSER TO THE INNER CORE.

2. The three main layers that make up the Earth are the CRUST,MANTLE, AND CORE.

3. The CRUST is a layer of rock that forms the outer skin of the Earth.

4. Basalt is found on the OCEANIC CRUST .Granite is found on the CONTINENTAL CRUST.

5. What is the difference between the inner and outer core?
Inner Core-SOLID SPHERE OF IRON AND NICKEL - HOTTEST AREA
Outer Core-MOLTEN MATERIAL OF IRON AND NICKEL - NOT AS HOT

6. How do convection currents move inside the Earth?
CORRECT ANSWER A
a- hot materials rise, while cooler materials sink
b- hot materials sink, while cooler materials rise
c- hot materials move up or down, while cool materials move sideways.

7. Which layer of rock within the Earth’s interior is the thickest? MANTLE

8. Name the two parts of the mantle region
Upper most part=LITHOSPHERE
Lower part =ASTHENOSPHERE