EARTH SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE

The Physical Setting

Second Edition Thomas McGuire

Earth Science Educator

Amsco School Publications, Inc.

315 Hudson Street, New York, N.Y. 10013

In addition to this book, Amsco School Publications, Inc. publishes the following books written by Thomas McGuire: Reviewing Earth Science: The Physical Setting, Third Edition; Laboratory and Skills Manual--Earth Science: The Physical Setting; Earth Science: Reviewing the Essentials.

This book is dedicated to the thousands of students I have known in 32 years of teaching. I hope they have learned nearly as much from me as I have from them.

The publisher would like to thank the following educators who reviewed the manuscript.

Diana K. Harding Retired New York State Education Department

Lee Kowalsky Earth Science Teacher Proctor Senior High School Utica, New York

Janet Iadanza Earth Science Teacher Rockwood Park School Howard Beach, New York

Daniel B. Kujawinski, Ph.D. Educational Consultant Brant, New York

Cover Design: Meghan J. Shupe Text Design: AGT/Howard Petlack Composition: Northeastern Graphic, Inc. Art: Hadel Studio and Northeastern Graphic, Inc. Cover Photo: Eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland; ? Associated Press/Arnar Thorisson/Helicopter.is Back Cover Photos: Left to right: Portage Glacier, Anchorage, Alaska; M 81 galaxy in Ursa Major, courtesy of NASA; Raplee Anticline, Mexican Hat, Utah; North Clear Creek Falls in the San Juan Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado (Portage Glacier, Raplee Anticline, North Clear Creek Falls, courtesy of Thomas McGuire.)

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To the Student

Earth Science: The Physical Setting, Second Edition, which follows the New York State Core Curriculum, which is based on National Standards, is an introduction to the study of Earth Science. The specific standards covered in each chapter are listed in the table of contents and next to the text to which they apply and next to each Student Activity. With this book, you can gain a firm understanding of the fundamental concepts of Earth Science--a base from which you may confidently proceed to further studies in science and enjoy a deeper appreciation of the world around you. You also will need to become familiar with the 2010 Earth Science Reference Tables, a document prepared by the New York State Education Department. You will find the individual tables within the appropriate chapters of this text. You can obtain a copy of the entire document from your teacher or it can be downloaded from the State Education Web site: science-rt/esrt2010-engw.pdf

This book is designed to make learning easier for you. Many special features that stimulate interest, enrich understanding, encourage you to evaluate your progress, and enable you to review the concepts are provided. These features include:

1. Carefully selected, logically organized content. This book offers an introductory Earth Science course stripped of unnecessary details that lead to confusion. It covers the New York State Core Curriculum for the Physical Setting--Earth Science.

2. Clear understandable presentation. Although you will meet many new scientific terms in this book, you will find that the language is generally clear and easy to read. Each new term is carefully defined and will soon become part of your Earth Science vocabulary. The illustrations and photographs also aid in your understanding, since they, like the rest of the content, have been carefully designed to clarify concepts. Words in boldface are defined in place and in the Glossary. Words in italics are important science words you already should know.

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3. Introduction. An introductory section at the beginning of each chapter sets the stage for the rest of the chapter. Here you will find a list of Words to Know and the learning objectives for the chapter.

4. Step-by-step solutions to problems followed by practice. Problem solving is presented logically, one step at a time. Sample solutions to all types of Earth Science problems are provided. These sample problems will help you approach mathematical problems logically. To enhance your newly acquired skill, you will find practice problems following most sample problems.

5. Internet sites. Within the chapters are the URLs, or Web addresses, of various internet sites that provide additional information or activities.

6. End-of-chapter review questions. The Regents-style, Part A, multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter help you to review and assess your grasp of the content. The open-ended questions provide practice in answering questions found in Part B and Part C of the Regents exam. To answer some of these questions you may need to refer to the Earth Science Reference Tables or the tables found in the chapters.

7. Appendices. Appendix A introduces you to laboratory safety. In Appendix B, you will be presented with a format to follow when preparing laboratory reports. Appendix C reviews the International System of Units. Appendix D lists the physical constants important to Earth Science. Appendix E explores the use of graphs in science.

8. Glossary. This section contains all the boldfaced words found in the text along with their definitions.

The study of Earth Science can be both stimulating and challenging. The author sincerely hopes that this book will increase your enjoyment of this science.

Contents

Unit 1 Earth Measures and Models

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1 ? Science AND Planet Earth

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1: MA 1, 2, 3; 1: SI 1, 2, 3; 1: ED 1; 2: IS 1, 2, 3; 6: ST 1; 6: M 2;

6: M & S 3; 6: P of C 5; 6: O 6; 7: C 1; 7: S 2

What Is Science? / What Is Earth Science? / How Is Earth Science Related to Other Sciences? / Why Study Earth Science? / How Do Scientists Gather and Analyze Information? / How Is Density Determined? / How Do Scientists Make and Use Graphs? / How Is Technology Changing the Way Scientists Work?

Student Activities: Good Science and Bad Science; Exponential Notation in the Real World; Making Estimations; Density of Solids; The Thickness of Aluminum Foil; Making a Graph of the Revolution of the Planets; An Internet Scavenger Hunt

2 ? Earth's Dimensions and Navigation

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1: MA 1, 2, 3; 1: SI 3; 2: IS:1; 4: 1.1c, d, f, i; 4: 1.2c, 4: 2.1j;

6: M 2; 6: M & S 3;

What Is Earth's Shape? / What Are Earth's Parts? / How Is Location Determined?

Student Activities: How Round Is Earth? Pie Graphs of Earth's Spheres; Interpreting Reference Tables; Determining Your Latitude; Finding Solar Noon; Determining Your Longitude; Reading Latitude and Longitude on Maps

3 ? Models and Maps

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1: MA 1, 3; 1: SI 1; 1: ED 1; 2: IS 1 4: 2.1q; 6: ST 1; 6: M 2;

6: M & S 3; 7: S 2

What Is a Model? / What Are Fields? / What Is a Topographic Map?

Student Activities: Models in Daily Life; A Map to Your Home; Making a Water Compass; Characteristics of Isolines; A Temperature Field; Making a Topographic Model; Reading Your Local Topographic Map; A Profile on a Local Topographic Map; Interpreting Isoline Maps; Rescue and Evacuation Planning

Unit 2 Minerals, Rocks, and Resources

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4 ? INVESTIGATING Minerals

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1: MA 1; 1: SI 1, 3; 4: 3.1a, b; 6: M 2

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