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Chapter 1 Review Packet
Chapter 2 Review Packet

TEST 1

Earth Science Test 1 Study Guide

Test Date:  Tuesday, Sep.30^th

Study Materials

• Class notes
• Map Reading Activity Sheet:  Topography
• Test 1 Review PowerPoint Presentation

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Earth Science

SECTION 1 SUMMARY

·        The four major branches of Earth science are geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

·        Other areas of science that are linked to Earth science are environmental science, geochemistry, ecology, geography, and cartography.

·        Some careers that are associated with branches of Earth science are volcanologist, seismologist, paleontologist, oceanographer, meteorologist, and astronomer.

VOCABULARY

1. Geology

2. Oceanography

3. Meteorology

4. Astronomy

SECTION 2 SUMMARY

·        Scientists begin to learn about the natural world by asking questions.

·        The steps of scientific methods are to ask a question, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, draw conclusions, and communicate results.

·        Communicating results allows the evidence to be reviewed for accuracy by other scientists.

·        Scientific investigations often lead people to ask new questions about the topic.

·        Models are used to help us understand the natural world.

·        There are three types of models: physical models, mathematical models, and conceptual models.

·        Scientists must choose the right type of model to learn about a topic.

·        A climate model is a mathematical model with so many variables that powerful computers are needed to process the data.

VOCABULARY

1. Scientific methods

2. Hypothesis

3. Law

4. Theory

Chapter 2 – Topographic Map

Vocabulary

·      topographic map:  a map that shows the elevation of the land by using contour lines

·     index contour lines:  dark lines on the map (they help you count contour lines easier)

·        gradual slope:  represented by lines that are spread apart

·        steep slope:  represented by lines that are close together

·        map scale:  shows the distance on a map

·        map legend:  a key that explains the symbols used on a map

·        hachure lines:  a depression in the land
·      contour interval:  the difference in elevation between two contour intervals

·        sea level:  elevation = 0

·        cartographer:  someone who makes maps; a mapmaker

Rules of Contour Lines

·        Contour lines connect points that are the same elevation

·        Contour lines never cross or touch

·        Contour lines are imaginary

·       They always connect (even if not the map) and form a circle

Things to Know!

·        A group of circles grouped together represents a hill or a mountain                   

·        How to determine the contour interval on a topographic map (what elevation each line represents)

Earth Science in NEWS

Dear Students,

Please use the following guidline for your Article Summary. Due Date: Sep.25, 2014

Earth Science News

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

Quiz 1 - Chapter 1

Dear Students,

Date: Tuesday Sep.16, 2014

Please, review the following key concepts for Quiz 1:

• Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
• Scientific Method
• SI Unit
• Branches of Earth Science
• Earth Systems: Geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere. Explain how do the four spheres interact with each others.

If you have any question, do not hesitate to ask me in the class.

Good Luck

Mr.Fahad

Lab and Classwork

Dear Students,

Please print the following documents and bring them with you to the class starting from tomorrow (Wed. Sep.10, 2014).

Introduction to Graphing
Density
Lab 1
Metric System Homework

Best Regards

Mr. Fahad

Reading Homework - Sep.8 to Sep.11

Dear Students,

Please read 1.2 and 1.3 for this week. Use Cornell's Note handout for note taking.
Next week, we are going to have our First Quiz on Chapter 1. BE PREPARED :)

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad

Cornell's Note Handout

Dear Students,

You can use the following handout when you are taking notes.

Sep.3, 2014 - Homework No.1 - Read Ch.1.1 (p.6-9) - Due next lesson.

Best Regards,

Mr. Fahad