Exam 1 Study Sheet

 

  1. Classify anthracite coal.
  2. Why do some scientist think that the inner core of the Earth is solid?
  3. What branch of earth science studies the weather?
  4. Define theory.
  5. Define lithosphere.
  6. Define Landform
  7. Define bedrock.
  8. Define chemical element.
  9. Define metric system.
  10. Define specific gravity.
  11. Define hypothesis.
  12. What is magma?
  13. Know how common rocks are formed and classified (obsidian, limestone, marble, etc for example)
  14. What are the 4 zones of the earth?  Describe each.
  15. Be able to design and experiment.
  16. Define metamorphic rock.
  17. Describe the Mohs scale.
  18. Refer back to your discussion questions.  Which is longer a yard or meter?
  19. Define scientific method and list the steps.
  20. Describe pumice.
  21. Define theory.
  22. Define sediment.