Earth Science - Chap 4 : Section Review Questions
Explain how the tilt of the earth's rotational axis is designed for life on Earth.
- distributes heat from the sun over a large area of the earth - creates the seasons and moderates the temp
Why is Earth's magnetic field critical for life on Earth?
- helps keep the moon in orbit - blocks solar wind
nonbiological resources
- iron ore - fresh water - petroleum - soil
What is the relationship between the design of the earth, its moon, and the sun, with the living things that inhabit the earth?
- it is all designed for life - designed by God
Give two reasons why the earth's mass is designed for life.
- just the right amount of gravity - effects the moon, which effects the tides
How would you describe the rock in the lower mantle?
- more dense - liquid - but still hot and stiff
What special properties of water on the earth are designed for life?
- moves nutrients - a liquid - distributes thermal energy around the world
Give some examples of direct scientific observation in geology.
- observation of tectonic plates - watching a hurricane - anything that is the present
biological resources
- ocean tuna fish - pine trees for lumber
What two kinds of information does a geologist use when explaining how a rock formed in the past?
- operational geology by using his observations - historical geology which would include his presuppositions
What was uniformitarianism? Who first published this idea as a basic approach to geologic science?
- the belief that the earth forming process are natural, have always been the same, and have always happened at the same gradual rate - publisher: James Hutton.
What basic principles of operational science do most secular scientists not properly apply to historical science? Name two biblical events this problem causes most scientists to ignore.
- the principle of uniformity are misapplied - they are ignoring the Flood and Creation
Why should a Christian care about the environment?
- this is what God has commanded us to do through the Creation Mandate
List the properties of the earth's atmosphere that make it important for life.
- transparent - right amount of oxygen - blocks harmful rays from the sun - protects us from meteors
What are two ways to get the most out of nonrenewable resources?
- used wisely - recycled then reused
What do you think makes a resource valuable? Why?
- valuable if it is rare or hard to obtain - then the value can go up
How does Earth's position in the solar system protect life?
- water doesn't stay frozen - temp for humans is acceptable - placed far enough from the Kuiper Belt
How does Genesis 8:22 relate to the principle of uniformity?
God's assurance to Noah that as long as the earth exists there will be regularity
Contrast the outer and inner core.
Scientist believe the ... - inner core is solid - outer core is liquid
The earth's crust and the solid, rocky upper part of the mantle together form what feature of the earth?
The crust and the rocky part of the mantle from the lithosphere, the rocky plates fo the earth's surface.
Describe seismic waves.
a wave of energy moving through the earth that originated when the part of the earth's crust moves suddenly
What is a natural resource?
any raw material used from the environment
What is the name for the viewpoint that the earth is billions of years old?
deep-time view
Give two reasons why the sun's mass is designed for life on Earth.
determines ... - wavelengths - habitability zone
Why did uniformitarianism require that the earth be old?
earth to be old because the processes of the earth are slow and have always been slow
(True or False) Wind power is always accepted by the community.
false (keyword - always)
What makes a resource renewable?
has an unlimited supply or is easily replenished
How does Earth's position in the Milky Way galaxy help protect life?
protects us from ... - exploding stars -blackholes
Why can't radar from aircraft or satellites show us structures deep within the earth?
radar and satellites can not penetrate deep in the earth's crust
(True or False) Earth's special features and position in the universe give strong evidence that our planet was specially created.
true
(True or False) Scientists who do not believe the Bible accept the principle of uniformity.
true
How does Earth's design help us learn about God by observing the vastness of what He's created?
using wise dominion by uncovering what he has created
