Comprehensive Midterm Review for Earth Science: Key Concepts and Topics
Prepare effectively for your Earth Science midterm with this comprehensive study guide. Covering Chapters 1-6 and 21, the guide includes essential topics such as branches of Earth Science, metric measurements, map skills, matter composition, minerals, rock types, and geologic time. Gain insights on lab reports, GPS, and mineral identification techniques. Utilize available resources like homework, lab concepts, and notes to enhance understanding. Stay organized and confident as you tackle your midterm.
Comprehensive Midterm Review for Earth Science: Key Concepts and Topics
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Midterm Review/Study Guide Earth Science topics onMrs. Igo’s midterm
Ch. 1 Introduction • Branches of Earth Science • Systems in Earth Science • Metric measurements • Scientific Notation • Communication (lab reports)
Ch. 2 Maps • Maps, history and measurements • Globe • Latitude, longitude • Topography • GPS
Ch. 3 Matter • Atoms • Bonds • Compounds • Acids, bases • Ions, isotopes
Ch. 4 Minerals • SNIFC • Mineral ID tests • Type of minerals • Ore versus gem
Ch. 5 Igneous Rocks • Magma versus lava • Intrusive versus extrusive • Crystal sizes • Types of igneous rocks
Ch. 6 Sed. & Meta. Rocks • Clastic, Chemical and organic • Sediment particles • Examples of sedimentary rocks • Types of metamorphism • Examples of metamorphic rocks
Ch 21 Geologic Time • Eon, Era, Period, Epoch • Major Periods • Major events
Additional help • Textbook (all terms and concepts) • Notes (anything written or verbal) • Labs (concepts) • Homework • Optional Study Toolwww.psdweb.parklandsd.org/igo