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Inside earth Ch.1
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01/18/2005

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Geology
Definition
The study of planet Earth
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Name the three layers of the Earth's Interior
Definition
Crust, Mantle and Core
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What do Geologists study?
Definition
The processes that create the Earth's features and search for clues from Earth's past
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What are Constructive forces? Give an example
Definition
Forces that shape the surface by building up mountains and landmasses
example earthquake
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What are destructive forces? Give an example
Definition
Destructive forces shape the surface by slowly wearing away mountains and other surfaces.
example erosion
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Define Pressure
Definition
Pressure is the force that is pushing on a surface or area.
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What is the Lithosphere?
Definition
The uppermost layer of mantle and the entire crust, which are made up of stone, rock, and dirt
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What are the layers of the core and what are they made of?
Definition
Outer core-molten (liquid) metal
Inner core - dense ball of solid metal
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List the three types of Heat transfer?
Definition
Radiation, Conduction, and Convection
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Define Radiation
Definition
The transfer of energy through empty space
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Define conduction
Definition
Heat transfer by direct contact of particles of matter
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Define convection
Definition
heat transfer by the movement of a heated fluid
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Define Density
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The measure of how much mass there is in a volume of a substance.
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