PPT-Earth and Space Science Soil

Soil is a mixture of bits of rock and once living parts of plants and animals Soil covers most of Earths landmasses Without soil plants and animals wouldnt be able to live on land . They generally are less than 2 inches thick and are massive Crusts are created by the breakdown of structural units by flowing water or raindrops or through freezethaw action Soil crusts are generally only a temporary condition Typically the soil im Earth and Space . Austin High School . Ms. Lizette Gutierrez . TEKS: 5A, 5B, 5C. Earth and Space Science. Earth Science is made of many branches of knowledge concerning all aspects of the Earth System.. 571. Introduction. Goals of Course. . 1) . To provide advanced training in current scientific methods, theories, concepts, controversies and applications of Soil Science.. 2) To gain a Foundational Knowledge of the breadth and scope of Soil Science. Earth Science. There are _____ major areas in Earth Science. __________ is the study of space. ____________ is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere. ______________ is the study of the Earth’s oceans. The study of Earth’s surface, materials, and processes is ________. . Are they different? and . Do they matter?. Susan Andrews, National Leader. Soil Quality and Ecosystems. National Soil Survey Center. August 9. , . 2012. Soil Quality Definitions. “fitness for use”. Dirt. gets under our fingernails, and on our clothes…. …then what is . SOIL. ? . How does it differ from . dirt. ?. What is . SOIL. made up of?. MINERALS. . from rocks. AIR. . WATER. . ORGANIC MATTER . Objectives. Define: ammonification, ammonium, bulk density, . denitrification. , immobilization, leaching, mineralization, nitrate-N, nitrification, soil nitrogen fixation, volatilization. List and describe inherent factors that affect soil nitrogen. SC.5.E.5.1, SC.5.E.5.2, SC.5.E.5.3, SC.4.E.5.4 . Department of Science. Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time Benchmarks. SC.5.E.5.1. Recognize that a galaxy consists of gas, dust, and many stars, including any objects orbiting the stars. Identify our home galaxy as the Milky Way. AA . For All Things Space……... What is a Rocket?. A rocket is a machine that uses escaping gas to move. Modern Rocketry. Robert Goddard is known as the father of modern rocketry. .. American inventor and physicist. STRIKES. . . Question 1:. . Yue sees a quarter moon in the night sky. Which of the following statements about a quarter moon is true?. a. A quarter moon happens at least once a week.. b. A quarter moon happens only once a month.. Before, you learned. • Light and other radiation carry information about space . • Astronauts explore space near . Earth. Now, you will learn. • How space exploration has helped us to learn more about Earth . “Life is hard. Then you die.. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you.. Be grateful it happens in that order.”. —. David Gerrold, American science fiction writer. Forensic Geology. Objective 5.01. Remember careers in the environmental science industry.. Major career areas of Environmental Science. Water resources. an essential nutrient for all plant and animal life. Soil resources. Objectives. Define: soil organic matter. Explain the role of inherent factors affecting soil organic matter. Explain the five soil organic matter management practices. Explain how soil organic matter relates to soil function.