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Fully updated throughout including revised illustrations and new images from NASA missions this new edition provides an overview of Earths history from a planetary science perspective for Earth science undergraduates Earths evolution is described in the context of what we know about other planets and the cosmos at large from the origin of the cosmos to the processes that shape planetary environments and from the origins of life to the inner workings of cells Astronomy earth science planetary science and astrobiology are integrated to give students the whole picture of how the Earth has come to its present state and an understanding of the relationship between key ideas in different fields The book presents concepts in nontechnical language and mathematical treatments are avoided where possible New endofchapter summaries and questions allow students to check their understanding and critical thinking is emphasized to encourage students to explore ideas scientifically for themselves. Phases are different views of the Moon’s sunlit half. The Lunar phases are the lit & unlit portions of the moon you see from Earth.. Light from the sun reflected by the Moon’s surface. The Moon’s position in its monthly orbit determines how it appears from Earth.. Lithosphere. Earth’s Systems (spheres) . Lithosphere - . Earth’s crust and upper . mantle. Atmosphere - . Layers of gases surrounding . Earth . Standard. . S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed. . a. Compare and contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core including temperature, density, and composition. . Chapter 3. Earth-Sun Relationship. Chapter 3 – Section 1. Weather . Weather. – the condition of the atmosphere in one place during a limited period of . time. Ex. : looking out the window to see if you need an umbrella means you’re checking the weather. The . Sun. Is HOT!!!. The sun is an . average . star . The heat and light are the result of . Nuclear Reactions . constantly taking place in the sun.. It is in the . center. of our solar system. . Comparison . An Introduction to Ch 11&12. Regions of the Earth. The Earth is made up predominantly of two major regions:. A predominantly molten, central core. A mostly solid outer mantle and crust. Hydrosphere and Crust . The Earth is divided into three layers based on the compounds that makeup each layer. They are:. 1. Crust. 2. Mantle. 3. Core. The Crust. The Crust is the :. 1. outer most layer of the Earth.. 2. It is the thinnest layer.. 1. st. period. Solar Eclipse. Moon comes in between the Earth and Sun; annually (1x a year)- blocks sun. Can see the top layer of the sun (corona). Penumbra + Umbra (2 shadows). Most eclipses are partial eclipses. Unit 5 lesson 1. https://youtu.be/. KUU7IyfR34o. . I. Earth’s Days, Years, and Seasons. Vocabulary . Rotation. Day. Revolution. Year. Season. Equinox. solstice. What determines the length of a day?. Presented by Kesler Science. What are the main characteristics of the Earth’s layers?. How can the Earth’s layers be illustrated?. Essential Questions:. Earth's Layers. Earth’s Crust. The outer layer of the Earth. https://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQx2wLyagk4. . Essential Question:. How are layers of the Earth different from one another?. Standard:. S6E5a. Compare and contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core including temperature, density, and composition.. The Sun-Earth-Moon System. The relationships between the Sun, Moon, and Earth are important to us in many ways. . The Sun-Earth-Moon System. The Sun provides light and warmth, and it is the source of most of the energy that fuels our society. . What is Geology. Geo. - Earth. Ology. is the study of. This activity will help us study the earth by learning what it is made of and how it can be changed. 4 layers of the Earth. Crust. Mantle. Inner core. How does the atmosphere support life?. The atmosphere allows us to breathe. Many different types of organisms need oxygen to perform life processes. Plants require carbon dioxide to undergo photosynthesis. .