PPT-Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals

Chapter 15 The Earth Is a Dynamic Planet What is geology Three major concentric zones of the earth Core solid inner part surrounded by a liquid core Mantle mostly solid rock I ncluding the asthenosphere hotpartly melted rock that flows and can be deformed like plastic. I. t . S. haped the World. b. y Josh . I. rving. What is Geology?. Geology is the study of rocks, gems, and minerals and the study of the structure of these materials. An important part is how they were formed and how they change over time.. Justin P. Jones. The World is a canvas. A geologist examines the many stories told by the Earth’s rocks and minerals. . They notice the subtle differences between different rock formations and strive to paint the complete picture of Earth’s history.. Identify . and classify Earth’s . renewable resources. , including air, plants, water, and animals; and . nonrenewable resources. , including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation.. 1. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. LECTURE 1. STRATIGRAPHY. Stratigraphy. :. Many past geologic events have resulted in . strata. or . layers. of sediment which have formed a stacked vertical sequence of . sedimentary rocks. Renewable, . and Inexhaustible. © 2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.. Principles Of Engineering. Energy Sources. Energy: The ability to do work. Energy sources are defined as. Nonrenewable . Renewable. All rocks are made up of 2 or more of these minerals. . Minerals are not rocks!. Silicon and oxygen are the most abundant elements in the crust and in minerals. Oxygen is the most abundant element in minerals. Energy Sources. Energy: The ability to do work. Energy sources are defined as. Nonrenewable . Renewable. Inexhaustible. The SUN is the original source . of almost all energy sources on Earth.. Nonrenewable Energy Sources. naturally. existing . chemical compounds.. 2)Minerals can be identified by their . physical properties. .. 3)What are the four characteristics of a mineral?. Naturally occurring. Crystal Structure/Chemical Substance. -Ge106-. Instructor:. Jean-Philippe Avouac (301NM; . avouac@gps.caltech.edu. ).  . Teaching Assistant:. Dustin Morris . dkmorris. @. caltech.edu.  . Administrative Assistant:. Lisa Christiansen (302NM, <. Requirements a minimum of 18 SH that includesGEOS130 Principles of Geology I3 SHGEOS131 Principles of Geology II3 SHGEOS260 Geology Field Trip1 SHRemaining hours will have to be chosen from the follow by: Dr. Clifford R. Stanley, P.Geo.(N.S.). January, 2021. Outline. Introduction. Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia. Definition of Geoscience / Geoscientist. Professional Geoscientist Act. P.Geo. (N.S.) Admission Requirements. The geology of Iraq as a study is closely depended on basic geologic branches, such as tectonics, . stratigraphy. , . sedimentology. , petrology, paleontology and structural geology. On the other hand, there are some applied branches in geology directly related to studying geology of Iraq, such as petroleum geology, hydrogeology and economic geology. To understanding the geology of Iraq, we must return to tectonic and . Geo 281: geology for engineers. Geology and Geophysics Department. King Saud University. Minerals: Building. Blocks of Rocks. We begin our discussion of Earth . materials with . an overview of . mineralogy (mineral = mineral and Logy=Study) because . Background Information!. The Earth’s crust is made of mostly rocks and soil.. The rocks are made of different combinations of . minerals.. Minerals . are made of . elements. . (. Remember an element .