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Competency 15: Structure and Function of Earth Systems:

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Competency 15: Structure and Function of Earth Systems:

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The teacher understands the structure and function of Earth systems.
The beginning teacher:
A. Understands the structure of Earth and analyzes constructive and destructive processes (including plate tectonics, weathering and erosion) that produce geologic change, including how these processes have affected Earth history.
B. Understands the form and function of surface water and groundwater.
C. Applies knowledge of the composition and structure of the atmosphere and its properties.
D. Applies knowledge of how human activity and natural processes, both gradual and catastrophic, can alter Earth systems.

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The two most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere are

1. oxygen and nitrogen.

2. oxygen and carbon dioxide.

3. oxygen and water vapor.

4. oxygen and hydrogen.

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Answer: G Vocabulary: constructed, formation

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Key/ vocab: plant fossils, layer 3, environments

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Key Words/Vocab: delta

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Keywords/vocabulary: formed, canyon

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answer: D
Keywords: characteristics
round bottom floor, vertical sides

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24 The moon, the sun, and Earth have different physical characteristics. Which of these

best describes a physical characteristic of the sun?

F It is solid and has many layers.

G It rotates on its axis every 24 hours.

H It is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

J It is smaller and has less gravity than Earth or the moon.

Kye words: different, physical characteristics.
Answer H

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answer: J

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Answer: G

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Vocabulary terms: sediments, glaciers
ANSWER: G

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Key words: Tectonic plates, millimeters, moves, horizontally.

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ANSWER: G
vocabulary terms: delta, coastline, deposition, sediments

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Q23 Keywords: day-night, cycle, earth, hours, nighttime

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Answer A
vocabulary - resources, natural gas, solar energy

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Key Words/ Vocab: Over Time

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Key Word/ Vocab: Form coal, long time.

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Key words: Crack, break
Answer: G

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Key terms: U-shaped valley, valley, formed, & melting snow.
Morning Group #3

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Keywords & Vocabulary: Primary function, insulation, down feathers, hollow, absorb

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Key words: sediment, transport

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Key words: landforms, coastlines, deltas, sediments

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Answer: C  Key words: day- night , cycle of earth, how many hours, complete a day-night cycle

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The model below shows two continental plates.
The folded mountains in this model form at which type of plate boundary?

F  Transform boundary

G  Divergent boundary

H  Subduction boundary

J Convergent boundary