Maps and Minerals

Maps are very important to earth scientists.  We'll spend a couple of days investigating different types.   Then we'll move on to minerals and rocks. 

Map
Meridians
-Prime Meridian
Parallels
-Equator
Contour Line

Mineral
 **The 4 characteristics of a mineral are its definition. 

Inorganic
Crystalline Solid
Chemical Composition

Friday Facts and Thoughts For Quiz 9/26

Terms and concepts for quiz this week 9/26

What is science?

What is earth science?

What is the difference between a law and a theory? (Being able to understand these two terms is critical to science classes in high school as well as your understanding of science in general.)
What is technology?

Branches of earth science: meteorology, geology, astronomy, oceanography, environmental science (ecology as it relates to human/earth interface)

Review:  6 steps of scientific method.

Key questions:  Can you ever prove a hypothesis?

Is running an experiment once and gaining a result proof?  Why or why not?

Some volcanic terms...quiz on Friday

Volcano

Magma

Lava

Crater

Hot Spots

Subduction Zone

Rift

Pluton

Pyroclastics

Volcanic Bombs-  known as tephra.

Here's a great video of some from Iceland in Eyjafjallajokull.  (Impress your parents- it's pronounced ee-I-forgot-my-yogle.)

Volcanic bombs in Iceland