PPT-Structure of the Earth

The Layers of the Earth The Earth is an oblate spheroid the Solid Earth It is composed of a number of different layers as determined by deep drilling and seismic evidence The Four Basic Layers. 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.. Formation of the Solar System. Formation of the Solar System. Scientists claim that 4.5 billion years ago there was just a featureless cloud of . gas..mostly. hydrogen and some helium with a little carbon and iron. Do you REALLY believe?. ?. ?. . All the planets of the solar system came out of the Sun!!. Humans have been able to peep into the mantle!!. All the Interior of the Earth is in molten state!!. The Earth has only one North Pole!!. Key terms:. Solstice: day when the sun appears farthest North or South of the equator. Northern hemisphere receives the most sunlight of the year around June 21 on the summer solstice.. Phase: shape of the moon you see from Earth.. Sky Part II. Depending on the relative sizes and distances of the Sun and a moon, you might see an eclipse like this: . Sun. planet. moon. Solar Eclipses. Or you might see an eclipse like this:. Sun. 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 . November 2012. Breaking a complex problem into parts:. System. Closed Open. a system that does not allow matter to pass through its boundaries, but may allow energy to pass through its boundaries. Change . . Fig. 2, p. 312. Chapter Objectives. Weather, climate & climate basics . Climate change through geologic time. Ice ages. Present day climate change. Table 9.1. I. Weather & Climate. The Sun. What physical features do you notice?. How does the Sun compare to the Earth and Moon?. What does the Sun provide for the Earth?. Physical Characteristics of the Sun. Sunspots. Solar Flare. 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. . Geological Time Scale. AIM: . How have stratigraphy and radiometric dating been used to construct the geological time scale?. The History of Earth. Earth’s history has been studied through 2 methods:. 6th Grade 2015-2016. By: Katherine Pease. Objective: . Students will compare and contrast the different layers of the Earth to create a informative diagram.. TEK: 6.10 The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle, and plate tectonics.. Here are major advantages of steel structure building including costing, safety, designs and uses. Explore here!