What is Geology? Lecture Slides

"Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice." Quote said by

Will Durant American Historian 1885-1981

Geologists can also work in _______ or _________ settings or in a range of industry related jobs

academic or research

Earth systems consists of more than just the Geosphere. It consists of the hydrosphere, __________, the atmosphere, and _____________.

cyrosphere; biosphere

Geologic discovery takes place in ______, _______, unique locations using a variety of technology and sophisticated instruments.

field, laboratories

Geology is the synthesis of many sciences because it is an _______________science it consists of basic concepts of _________, _________, and biology.

interdisciplinary; physics, chemistry

Scientific law is a concise statement that completely describes a __________ relationship or phenomenon; it does not however explain the _____________.

natural; phenomenon

Science is the use of ________, experiment and ___________ to explain how nature operates.

observation; calculation

Step 2 Scientific Process: Collecting data refers to the collection of _____________ or clues that point to an answer.

observations

The scientific method is a ________ of steps for _______________ analyzing scientific problems in a way that leads to ________ results

sequence; systematically; verifiable

Scientists are people who _________ and try to _____________ the natural phenomenon.

study; understand

The 7 themes of Geology consists of 1. Geology is the ________ of many sciences. 2. The earth has an ________ structure. 3. The outer layer of the earth consists of ______ ________. 4. Earth is a ________ system 5. Earth is a ________ . 6. ________ and _______ processes drive geologic phenomenon 7. Earth is very ______.

synthesis; internal; moving plates; complex; old; internal; external; old.

Step 4 Scientific Process: Testing hypothesis refers to a series of ________ to see if the_________ works.

tests; hypothesis

Describe reasons why a person might want to study geology?

-Relevant answers to every day life -Provides an awareness of the planet -Put accomplishments and consequences of the human society in context -May change your view of the world thinking geologically

Human-made cities cannot withstand the vibrations of a large ____________

Earthquake

natural resources are important for _______________

Economies

Natural hazards of Earth are FEVL:

Floods Earthquake Volcanoes Landslides

Earths processes affect our _______

Lives

In geology we study the______________and _____________of the interactions among the components of Earth.

Materials; dynamics

Natural resources of Earth are "Oh Gee WaterMelon"

Oil Gas Water Minerals

Just as we shape our environment, our environment ____________ _____

Shapes us

Geology is the science that studies....

The planet Earth.

___________ are scientific ideas supported by an abundance of ______________; they have passed many tests and have failed none.

Theories; evidence

List the steps of the scientific method

1. Observe the problem 2. Collect Data 3. Propose the hypothesis 4. Test the hypothesis

Step ___ Scientific Process: Recognizing the problem refers to _________ the mystery.

1; Identifying

Step ___ Scientific Process: Proposing a ___________ refers to a possible explanation, involving only ____________ _____________ that can explain a set of observations

3; hypothesis; natural processes