PPT-Earth History

GEOL 2110 The Paleozoic Era Geological History of Gondwanaland and Late Paleozoic Life Major Concepts The continental reconstructions of Gondwana by Werner and DuToit were bang on and confirmed by geologic mapping . Things to Know. What do the layers of the Earth look like?. Check the following terms and definitions to see if they are in your journal.. Layers of the Earth. Inner core. – the solid inner core of the Earth. Pressure makes the iron found there a solid mass. . 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.. , . SUN, . and. . Moon. . Interactions. How does what happens . up there. Affect what happens . down here. Understanding Climate and Weather. What?. . Why. and . How?. Guide Questions . Why do we have night and day?. 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!!. 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 . 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.. 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. Section 1.2. Maps and Globes. A map is a flat model of the surface of the Earth. It is the “Bird’s eye view” of an area. Show natural AND human-made features. A globe represents Earth as if you were looking at it from Outer Space. 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. 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. 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. 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. . Conditions on early Earth made the Origin of Life possible.. Current theory about how life on Earth began.. Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago.. Earth was too hot and still being bombarded by meteors, any water evaporated..